Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wafer irons
Object Number:
1950.320
Date:
1750-1820
Medium:
Iron
Dimensions:
Overall: 30 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. ( 78.1 x 14.6 cm )
Description:
Wrought iron wafer iron; hinged circular plates ( or 'baker') and taper handles which terminate in spheres; interior of one plate is a grid pattern and interior of the opposite plate is a symmetrical arrangement of tree, pineapple, bird, and other motifs.
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this wafer iron belonged to her mother, Catherine Gaatje of Brooklyn, N.Y. and was used for New Year's cakes.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Edwiene Schmitt
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
