Trammel, 1800-1875
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Cooks preparing the day's meals in a fireplace hearth used adjustable trammels to hang iron pots and kettles over the fire. This hole and peg trammel allows the cook to raise or lower the pot above the heat--controlling the cooking temperature.
Cooks preparing the day's meals in a fireplace hearth used adjustable trammels to hang iron pots and kettles over the fire. This hole and peg trammel allows the cook to raise or lower the pot above the heat--controlling the cooking temperature.
Artifact
Trammel (Fireplace equipment)
Date Made
1800-1875
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.40.329.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.75 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 0.75 in
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