Launched in 1971 by Kansas City's Rival Manufacturing, the Crock-Pot was marketed not just as a convenient way to cook, but also as a revolutionary aid for working women.

A Rival Crock Pot from 1974. It is now part of the National Museum of American History's collection. Cholent on Shabbat in winter is a staple offered in many Jewish homes. It is often cooked on a ...