Número del objeto
59/259
Descripción
This spit, known variously as a cradle, basket or cage spit, is made of wrought iron. It is English-made and dates from circa 1800. This type of spit, used for cooking an open hearth, meant that it was not necessary to spear all the food to be roasted.
Descripción física
1 spit: iron
Historia del archivo
Pre-MERL list / description – [Victoria and Albert Museum] ‘Ironwork objects for transfer to Museum of English Rural Life, Reading ... No. 7. Cradle-jack. Wrought iron. English: About 1800.'
Lugar de producción
England
Fecha
1800 - 1800
Nombre del objeto
Material
Técnica
Documento digital
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4830.tif - High resolution image