sellers kitchen cabinet history

This photo from 1917 shows a display of an Efficiency Kitchen, with a new type of cabinet on the left. The Hoosier Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1899 in New Castle, Indiana. Their President, John M. Maring, anticipated this move to "Efficiency" in the household, and he sought to build a new type of cabinet. Hoosier cabinets evolved over the years to include more accessories and innovations that made life easier for cooks in the kitchen. They peaked in popularity in the 1920s, then declined as homes began to be constructed with built-in kitchen cabinets and counter tops. The Hoosier