Trivet
1750-1800 (made)
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Ironwork trivet, pierced wrought iron and turned wood, made in England, 1750-1800
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Materials and techniques | Pierced wrought iron and turned wood |
Brief description | Ironwork trivet, pierced wrought iron and turned wood, made in England, 1750-1800 |
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Gallery label | TRIVET
Wrought iron and turned wood
England; 1750-1800
The trivet - the name means 'three feet' - was a simple stand designed to support cooking vessels when off the fire. This is an example of a form which appeared c. 1750-1800, designed so that it could be hooked onto the bars of a firegrate.
Museum No. 6-1893(07/1994) |
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Accession number | 6-1893 |
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Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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