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Picture citation Alan MacMasters in Edinburgh, Scotland invented the first electric toaster in 1893. This used iron wires to heat bread.
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Picture citation The Radiant Toaster, one of the first successful toasters marketed, was invented. This used a plate to heat up two slices on either side of the machine.
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Picture citation This toaster is one of the first toaster to have a moving part, a component in practically every toaster today.
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Citation Starting with the Delta, toasters start to become more creative. This specific model had the toast slide down the chute when finished.
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Citation The TravlToast was a new idea for the time; a toaster that plugged into your car. You put the toast into the pull-out tray at the top and it toasted while you are driving.
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Citation Toasters reached their maximum potential, being able to toast Hello Kitty onto toast.