Iron toaster

Type: Food preparation
Material
iron
Dimensions
OL (at top): 18 1/4"; OH: 5 3/4"; OL (handle): 18 1/4"; OD: 2 in.
Creation Date
1820 – 1840
Description
Flat rectangular base resting on a pair of arched feet attached to base with rivet about 2 inches from each end. Sides of toaster are continuations of base that angle out from base to form trapezoid.
Provenance
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gift of Ellin and Baron Gordon.
Kitchen Artifact ID
Acc. No. 2002-109
Institutional Collection
Colonial Williamsburg