Skillet
Unknown
18th–19th century · Iron · The American Wing
High tripod legs raised this skillet above the ashes and coals of the hearth. In addition to the central fire, cooks set aside piles of hot coals and placed tripod-supported vessels over them. This allowed multiple dishes to be cooked simultaneously and at varying temperatures.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th–19th century
- Medium
- Iron
- Department
- The American Wing
- Credit line
- Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
