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Trivet, Toy

Object Name:
Trivet, Toy
Object ID:
1942.006.02 a
Description:
Miniature trivet. Cast iron. Body is flatiron shaped with convex sides that meet at point at front. Cast loop handle that extends from back; small recessed diamond area where it attaches to main body. At tip is heart shape cut out. Above it are two elliptical lobes that extend from the back. At back is stylized heart between lobes. Slightly raised edge around sides of body. Three tapered cylindrical feet; two extend from back and one at front, ~0.4" long. Slight imperfection in left edge of heart near handle. Some small black paint residues on interior upright edges of design. White adhesive residue on bottom surface.

Part of toy set including iron trivet, flat iron, two tripod pots with handles, three large tripod pots with movable handles, small tripod pot with movable handle, small tripod pot without handle, large teapot with cover (broken top of teapot), and small tin teapot with handle and no cover.
Material:
Metal
Iron
Dimensions:
H-0.6 W-1.8 L-3.8 Dia-1.4 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Flatirons, Toys
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