A matched set of two original West Bend/Miracle Maid manuals from 1968 and 1970—ideal for collectors of mid-century housewares and retro kitchen ephemera.
Both booklets feature bold black covers with the classic orange flower mark and period typography. Inside you’ll find color product photography, operating guidance, recipes, and fold-out meat charts (pork and lamb). Clean, readable, and ready to enjoy.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Instruction/recipe manuals (set of 2)
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Size: 9 × 6 × 0.25 inches each
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Material: Plastic comb-bound softcovers; coated paper
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Color: Black covers with orange/white graphics; multicolor interiors
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Origin or Maker: The West Bend Company (Miracle Maid), West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
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Year or Era: 1968 (Miracle Maid), 1970 (Lektro Maid)
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GENRE: Vintage Cookware Manuals / Housewares Ephemera
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Language / Pages: English — 56 pp (1968 “Ultimate Dimension”); 25 pp (1970 “Lektro Maid”)
Design & Features
- Original West Bend / Miracle Maid manuals with plastic comb spines
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Lektro Maid Instructions (1970) — operating tips for thermostatic cookware; color photos; UL/CSA marks visible
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The Ultimate Dimension in Cookware (1968) — product guide + recipes; color spreads; fold-out Pork and Lamb charts; “Guarantee” page
- Printed in U.S.A.; bold mid-century graphic design
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Light cover scuffing and rubs; mild edge/corner wear; some comb teeth show stress/short cracks; interiors generally clean and legible; fold-outs intact; small packing/inspection card present (shown).
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: The West Bend Company
The West Bend Company (West Bend, Wisconsin) produced Miracle Maid cookware and the thermostatically controlled Lektro Maid line, popular in mid-century American kitchens for their durable construction and electric convenience.
Add authentic mid-century vibe—and original know-how—to your retro kitchen.
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