Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

iron

Dimensions

Overall: 12 1/2 x 19 x 15 in. ( 31.8 x 48.3 x 38.1 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1800 – 1830

Description

Sheet iron Dutch oven with domed top and hinged door, with embossed framing lines that conforms to the shape; two handles attached beneath door; pierced vent holes on front and sides and each side has pierced openings to accommodate the iron spit; two protruding V-shaped brackets attached to the rear.

Provenance

Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Formerly of the George W. Nash Collection of Ulster County, New York Household Artifacts

Kitchen Artifact ID

N-71