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Stove (Ten plate stove)
Henry Slaymaker & Co
1830-1860
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry Slaymaker & Co (Maker)
Place of Origin
Pennsylvania; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1983.0183 A-L
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Evans
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Object Number
1983.0183 A-L
Object Name
Stove (Ten plate stove)
Category
Metals
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/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Top center of 1983.0183c
Inscription: "HY . SLAYMAKER & CO", cast, a pellet separating initials from name
Type: Inscription
Location: Top center of 1983.0183d
Inscription: "HY . SLAYMAKER & CO", cast, a pellet separating initials from name
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Cast
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
31.252 (H) x 12.374 (W) x 27.5 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
79.38 (H) x 31.43 (W) x 69.85 (L)
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.