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Trivet

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-19069

Description

Iron trivet in arch shape. 3 pegs on base. Insignia carved in center resembles the symbol "&".

Details

Descriptive Terms

trivets
casting (process)
iron (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
TRIVET

Inscription

Embossed on surrounding rim: ""ENTERPRISE MFG. CO. PHILA. U.S.A.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Enterprise Manufacturing Co. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Dimensions

1 x 4.5 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.861

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)

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