Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This cast iron utensil for lifting hot pots and pans off stoves has two "arms" that extend from a "bulb" shaped handle. The ends of each arm have a hook to hold the bail of a pot.
About This Item
- Title: Pot lifter, ca. 1870
- Creation Date: circa 1870
- Subject Date: circa 1870
- Location: USA
- Media: Iron
- Dimensions: 39 cm x 13 cm
- Local Code: 2002.001.020
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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