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Spit stand
1740-1800
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Iron
Museum Object Number
1958.2312
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2312
Object Name
Spit stand
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1740-1800
Materials
- Iron
Techniques
- Wrought
Dimensions (inches)
29.921 (H) x 12.795 (W) x 11.024 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
76 (H) x 32.5 (W) x 28 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW is at base. W at base of rack: 27.2 cm.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Feild, Rachael. 1984 Irons in the Fire: A History of Cooking Equipment.
• Compare with similar spit stands on pp. 51-56.Book: Kauffman, Henry J. & Bowers, Quentin H. 1974 Early American Andirons and Other Fireplace Accessories.
• Compare with similar spit stand on p. 181.