Pothook, 1800-1900
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Pothooks like this one made cooking over a fire safe and more practical for homemakers in the 19th century. One end hooks onto the handle of the cooking pot, while the other suspends from a movable crane, positioning the pot safely over the fire.
Pothooks like this one made cooking over a fire safe and more practical for homemakers in the 19th century. One end hooks onto the handle of the cooking pot, while the other suspends from a movable crane, positioning the pot safely over the fire.
Artifact
Pothook
Date Made
1800-1900
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.40.262.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 12.125 in
Width: 3 in
Length: 0.5 in
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