Wafer iron
Wafer iron

Wafer iron


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
iron
Dimensions
Overall: 29 1/2 x 7 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 74.9 x 19.7 x 3.8 cm )
Creation Date
1739
Description
Wrought iron wafer iron; rectangular plates and hinged tapering handles; plate interiors have engraved images of trees and initials surrounded by a diamond pattern.
Provenance
Purchase
Kitchen Artifact ID
1942.370
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society