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Miniature Burner

Object Details

Description
Child's Victorian cook stove of cast iron. Consists of square iron box mounted on base, all supported by three flaring, reeded iron legs. Sides have cast foliation. On top are four burnters, three with lids. On back is replaceable stove pipe in two sections. Included with the stove are two spouted kettles, two saucepans, one with lid, one skillet, one kettle with swinging handle and lid and one small iron. Section between front burners can be removed revealing oval burner for flat iron.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
after 1850
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Daniel Gardner
Physical Description
iron, cast (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 1/2 in x 3 1/8 in; 1.27 cm x 7.9375 cm
Object Name
burner lid, miniature
Other Terms
Burner Lid; Toys
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