Standing Toaster
18th century (made)
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Wrought iron standing toaster, with plate carrier and sliding back with prongs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wrought iron |
| Brief description | Ironwork standing toaster with prongs on sliding back, a plate carrier below, wrought iron, made in England, 18th century |
| Physical description | Wrought iron standing toaster, with plate carrier and sliding back with prongs. |
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| Gallery label | STANDING TOASTER
Wrought iron
England; 18th century
This toaster would have been used in front of a raised hearth or grate. The prongs fitted into the sliding back secured the meat, and the plate carrier underneath would have supported a dish to catch the dripping juices. More elegant examples of this type were used in 18th-century drawing rooms and parlours for toasting bread and spiced buns.
Museum No. 4-1893(07/1994) |
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| Accession number | 4-1893 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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