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Spider, Toy

Object Name:
Spider, Toy
Object ID:
1942.006.02 c
Description:
Miniature iron spider. Cast iron. Deep skillet shape with cast handle. Handle extends from edge of skillet outward with slightly tapering shaft that extends into long rectangular shape with two notches at two corners. Cast rib in bottom that extends from side of skillet outward, and where handle widens, rib separates into two ribs that follow edge of handle shape. Molded groove between edges on bottom side of handle. Slightly turned edge around top of skillet. Bottom is flat. Three roughly triangular legs cast into skillet near edges, ~0.5" long. Stub from casting on bottom surface. Cast letters near edge opposite handle on bottom: "B[ ] Co".

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-1.2 W-2.5 L-4.9 Dia-2.5 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Margaret H. Jewell
Subjects:
Toys, Pots pans
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