Accession No
1904.42
Description
An iron instrument for toasting bread or herring, with wooden handle. Turned wooden handle with metal rod terminating in a loop for support. Toasting rack of four metal hooks.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Suffolk; Newmarket
Period
Post Medieval 19th century
Source
Jennings, John [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1904.42
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Iron; Wood
Local Term
Measurements
110mm x 60mm x 450mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed to object reads: '1904.42. Bread-toaster. J[hon] Jennings, Es.' A later hand struck through 'bread' and replaced it with 'Herring'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Labels & Markings)
Handwritten label affixed by string reads: 'Newmarket'.
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: An iron instrument for toasting bread, with wooden handle.
Event Date 1904
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
An iron instrument for toasting bread or herring, with wooden handle.
Event Date 3/9/2018
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)
Description (Physical description)
An iron instrument for toasting bread or herring, with wooden handle. Turned wooden handle with metal rod terminating in a loop for support. Toasting rack of four metal hooks.
Event Date 15/6/2023
Author: Lily Stancliffe
FM:281278
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