Object number
2016/13
Title
AGA,
Description
This cream-coloured solid fuel AGA range cooker was acquired from a farmhouse where it had been installed at some point between circa 1941 and 1950.
Physical description
1 AGA oven: metal
Label Text
Kitchen range oven. This range oven is made from cast iron. Ovens like this were frequently seen in country farmhouse kitchens in the 20th century. Until the iron casting process was refined by Abraham Derby in 1709, food was typically cooked over open fires which wasted heat and fuel. Cast iron stoves - situated in the fireplace - were gradually developed until the mid-19th century. At this point, rail transport allowed easy delivery of heavy goods and so complete cast iron ovens became more accessible. Different ranges gained popularity with different types of people - for example, the Cornish range was often a staple of mining communities.
Production date
1941-01-01 - 1950
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