Pan
Iron pans with long handles were fixtures in early American kitchens, when cooking was done over an open hearth. The long handle allowed the cook to maintain a safe distance from the heat of the fire, and the looped end offered the option of hanging the pan on a hook for storage.
Artwork Details
- Title: Pan
- Date: 18th–19th century
- Medium: Iron
- Dimensions: 52 x 14 in. (132.1 x 35.6 cm)
- Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
- Object Number: 10.125.599u
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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