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Philadelphia Electric Company Wheel Chart, ca. 1930s

Philadelphia Electric Company Wheel Chart, ca. 1930s
In January 1934, the Philadelphia Electric Company (now PECO) was the first utility to license the Reddy Kilowatt character to promote electricity usage, according to Wikipedia. The early date may explain why Reddy's first name is misspelled as "Ready" on this advertising wheel chart, which demonstrates how far 5 cents worth of electricity goes in operating appliances like clocks, coffee percolators, and radios.

See also the other side of this wheel chart.

Philadelphia Electric Company

For 5c spent for electricity you can operate your electric appliances fort the number of hours indicated in opening, says Ready Kilowatt (Your Electrical Servant).

Hours--If your monthly electric bill is from 75c to $2.75; $2.75 to $5.00; over $5.00.

100 watt lamp. Hand iron. Vacuum cleaner. Washer. Radio. Toaster. Percolator. Fan. Clock. 60 watt lamp.

Philadelphia Electric Company Wheel Chart, ca. 1930s (Side 2)

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