Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron

Dimensions

Overall: 11 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. ( 29.2 x 48.9 x 40 cm )

Creation Date

1790 – 1810

Description

Sheet iron reflecting oven (or "tin kitchen" or Dutch oven) with domed top, hinged door with stamped molding, two handles riveted beneath door and two handles riveted above door, and wrought iron spit.

Marks/Inscription

written: on tag: "Presented by Dr. Adelaide Mills May 26, 1832"

written: on tag: "Dutch Oven [underlined]/used by the great aunt of/donor about 1800-1825,/at Stapleton, Staten Island."

Provenance

Gift of Dr. Adelaide Mills, 1932

Kitchen Artifact ID

1897