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1700-1850
GUSN-307614
Toasting iron composed of wrought iron straps and wire with four plain strap legs. Handle is made of wrought iron round stock, flattened with second piece welded on to form jaw for pivot. Wood handle.
toasters (cooking and heating devices)
wrought iron (iron alloy)
wood (plant material)
Device, Cooking
Toaster
Toaster
Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
United States
29 3/4 x 12 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)
Bequest of Frances Sortwell
1958.408
1700-1850 (Probably)
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