Collection Highlights
Kast
Date:
1675-1690
Object Number:
1941.914
Medium:
Walnut, walnut veneer, elm, oak, ebony
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tin/ Food
Object Number:
2002.1.2538
Date:
1890-1910
Medium:
Metal, wood
Dimensions:
15 x 6 x 1 1/2 in.
Description:
A metal and wire device with a wood handle that was used for toasting bread over an open fire or a wood or coal burning stove. The handle is stamped in black "For The Best Toast/ Try Bauknecht's Bread/ Dover, N.J.". A lever on the back releases the bread.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
