Object Number 1983.0183 A-L

Object Name

Stove (Ten plate stove)

Category

Metals

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans

Creator (Role)

Henry Slaymaker & Co (Maker)

Place of Origin

Pennsylvania, Mid-Atlantic, United States, North America

Origin Notes

Possibly created at the Margaretta Furnace in Berks County, Pennsylvania.

Date

1830-1860

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Top center of 1983.0183c; "HY . SLAYMAKER & CO", cast, a pellet separating initials from name
2. Inscription; Top center of 1983.0183d; "HY . SLAYMAKER & CO", cast, a pellet separating initials from name

Materials

Iron

Techniques

Cast, Wrought

Dimensions (inches)

31.252 (H) , 27.5 (L) , 12.374 (W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

79.38 (H) , 69.85 (L) , 31.43 (W)

Measurement Notes

Measurements given reflect the dimensions of the stove when assembled. The measurements of the parts are as follows (given in cm; the height x width x depth are given as if the viewer looked at the plate face-on, vertically): a) 44.9 x 27.2 x 6 (with collar); b) 65.2 x 31.2 x 1.4; c) 44 x 34.2 x 3; d) 43.9 x 33.7 x 3; e) 43.7 x 24.2 x 5.7; f) 46.6 x 3.3 (at hook); un-lettered plate) 44.4 x 23.6 x 6.

Object Description

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