Dishwasher [PYE Dishmaid]
Maker and role
Ultimate-Ekco New Zealand Company Limited, Manufacturer
PYE Limited (NZ), Marketed by
Production date
1967
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Object detail
Accession number
2007.12
Production period
Description
PYE brand dishwasher in unused condition - original box, merchandising included. 1 - Dishwasher - white paint finished metal frame, glass door with silver coloured metal frame and handle, two trays and cutlery holder inside, clear plastic pipe strapped inside. Two knobs on bottom left corner, left knob offers options of EMPTY/ SHORT/ MEDIUM/ LONG/ FILL/, right offers options OFF and WASH. Brown paper tag at reverse stating use instructions for Drain Hose Connector, black metal plaque at reverse stating MANUFACTURED BY ULTIMATE EKCO (NZ) CO LTD, A MEMBER OF THE PYE GROUP OF COMPANIES, MODEL EEE, 230 VOLTS A.C. ONLY 1700 WATTS, PAT No. 131986/62, SERIAL No. 1684 2 - Cardboard box - original packaging, unpacking instructions at top, slogan of YOU CAN RELY ON PYE at top, 3 - Price label - thick cardboard, states price in dollars ($135.00) and pounds (£67-10-0) so can date time of sale to around 1967/1969 when change in currency took place. Label features PYE logo, statement 'Excitement are
Brief History
Automatic dishwashers were invented in the United States in 1886 by Josephine Cochrane. The rotating sprayer and rack system which are still found in dishwashers today were introduced in the 1920s. In 1940 William Howard Livens invented a front loading dishwasher with a drying element, and the first automated model was released by Miele in 1960.
‘Excitement arrives with PYE’ is what the advertising said about the PYE Dishmaid. The automated dishwasher began to become more common in domestic settings from the 1970s. The dishwasher automatically filled with water via plumbed-in hoses, washing, rinsing, and drying dishes.
Pye Ltd was an electronics company founded by William Pye in Cambridge, UK in 1896 as a manufacturer of scientific instruments. The company later diversified into the radio, television and telecommunications fields, and also manufactured home appliances. It merged with EKCO in 1960 and was later taken over by Philips Electronics.
‘Excitement arrives with PYE’ is what the advertising said about the PYE Dishmaid. The automated dishwasher began to become more common in domestic settings from the 1970s. The dishwasher automatically filled with water via plumbed-in hoses, washing, rinsing, and drying dishes.
Pye Ltd was an electronics company founded by William Pye in Cambridge, UK in 1896 as a manufacturer of scientific instruments. The company later diversified into the radio, television and telecommunications fields, and also manufactured home appliances. It merged with EKCO in 1960 and was later taken over by Philips Electronics.
Marks
PYE Maker's Mark
PYE Maker's Mark
PYE Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Ultimate-Ekco New Zealand Company Limited et al. 1967. Dishwasher [PYE Dishmaid], 2007.12. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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