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Portable oven

Collection Type

  • Cooking equipment

Date

1895-1910

GUSN

GUSN-225664

Description

Small black painted metal oven with open bottom. Rectangular shape with pressed circle decoration on front and sides. Hinged front panel with turned wooden handle locking mechanism. Two interior metal rack shelves, one adjustable, one fixed. Hinged handle with turned wooden grip at top of each side. Circular 'window' with mica glass centered under door.

Details

Descriptive Terms

ovens (baking equipment)
steel (alloy)
wood (plant material)
embossing
Oven, Warming

Inscription

"BOSTON" (impressed)

Additional Identification Number

73.2

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States; MA

Dimensions

18 x 19 1/2 x 13 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Fogg Rollins Charitable Trust

Accession Number

2010.21.2

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