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Admiral Corp.
Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Manufacturer Class: Wood Working Machinery & Metal Working Machinery

History

Last Modified: Feb 18 2020 10:10AM by Mark Stansbury
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American electronics and home appliance manufacturer Admiral Corp. made a line of portable power tools in the mid-1950s. They were introduced in late 1954 and advertised as being "gold-plated" in 1956.

Information Sources

Wikipedia article Admiral (electrical appliances)
The Des Moines Register, Oct. 10, 1954, Pg. 43
El Paso Times, Jun. 16, 1956, Pg. 5

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