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The origin of this large, solid, iron pan are unknown. It was made to hang from a pot-hook over an open fire.
The origin of this large, solid, iron pan are unknown. It was made to hang from a pot-hook over an open fire.

1 frying pan: metal (solid iron); good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'The origin of this frying pan is unknown. It was made to hang from a pot-hook over the open fire. It consists of a large, solid iron pan, 13.5 inches in diameter, 2.5 inches in height, with a lip on one side of the pan for pouring out the contents. It has a half hoop handle bolted to the sides of the pan, surmounted by a swivel ring by which it could be hung up. The pan is 13 inches in height to the top of the handle.', Lavinia Smith No. 199., Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Heating and Cooking // 199. A girdle and pot combined.' (The description is crossed out in pencil in Smith's catalogue), Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition Catalogue 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 30 // Frying Pan // Lent by The Museum of English Rural Life'

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)