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Waffle Iron

Object Details

Description
Rectangular waffle iron, plier form; both plates feature a grid of squares with raised, six-petaled rosettes. Two, long, cylindrical handles, both ending in hooks that link around each other to secure closed, one hook is short and the other longer with a bird-shaped profile. Both handles with oblong pads welded to plates. No marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1760-1800
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Frank Carson and Mrs. Grace Morgan
Physical Description
iron, wrought (handles material)
iron, cast (plates material)
Measurements
overall: 1 5/8 in x 36 in x 7 1/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 91.44 cm x 18.0975 cm
Object Name
iron, waffle
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