Lektro Maid Instructions (1970) + Miracle Maid “The Ultimate Dimension in Cookware” (1968) — West Bend | Comb-Bound Set, Vintage Cookware Manuals
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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
- Item Type: Instruction/recipe manuals (set of 2)
- Size: 9 × 6 × 0.25 inches each
- Material: Plastic comb-bound softcovers; coated paper
- Color: Black covers with orange/white graphics; multicolor interiors
- Origin or Maker: The West Bend Company (Miracle Maid), West Bend, Wisconsin, USA
- Year or Era: 1968 (Miracle Maid), 1970 (Lektro Maid)
- GENRE: Vintage Cookware Manuals / Housewares Ephemera
- 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
- Lektro Maid Instructions (1970) — operating tips for thermostatic cookware; color photos; UL/CSA marks visible
- 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.
This West Bend set pairs the 1968 Miracle Maid guide, with its fold-out pork and lamb charts, and the 1970 Lektro Maid instructions, and it suits a retro kitchen shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
- Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
- Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
- Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Every item is honestly described and carefully packed. These are vintage pieces, so light age-related wear comes with them. I show and describe what I see so you know what to expect.
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