Pothook
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Artifact Overview
Pothooks like this one made cooking over a fire safe and more practical for homemakers in the 19th century. One end hooks onto the handle of the cooking pot, while the other suspends from a movable crane, positioning the pot safely over the fire.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Pothook
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2022.0.22.45
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1 in
Width: 0.5 in
Length: 15 in
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