Part of a National rice cooker

Title
Part of a National rice cooker
Year/Period
1960s
Region
Singapore and Japan
Material
enamel, plastic, aluminum
Dimension
Object size: H:18.6 x W:31 x D:24.5 cm
Accession No.
2008-01550-005
NLB Type
Cultural artefact

National was a brand developed by Matsushita Electrical Industrial Co. Ltd (now Panasonic Corporation). The brand was well known for its home, personal and industrial appliances.The National rice cooker was the first Matsushita product to be introduced in Singapore. It was invented in 1958.