Trivet
A cat is a rest for plates or dishes to be kept warm by the fire which is made of rods that cross at the center. This iron cat has twisted wrought rods, the balls on the ends of the rods and the ball into which all the rods are fixed are cast.
Artwork Details
- Title:Trivet
- Date:1770–1800
- Medium:Iron
- Dimensions:17 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (45.4 x 45.4 cm)
- Credit Line:Gift of Mrs. Frederick S. Wait, 1921
- Object Number:21.111
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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