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  • Collection: Keeping Room

Used to hold logs above the floor of the hearth. They stood on short legs and usually connected with an upright guard, giving them the appearance of a dog. Most were made of wrought iron- also gilded bronze. Plain ones were used in kitchens as…

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Turn of the century. Four legged. Primitive. Oval plank seat, probably pine. Wide split in seat.

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Wooden and shaped all in one piece

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Used to rub utensils with fine sand or crushed shells to remove grease.

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Kept in kitchen in case of fire. This one has iron straps and staples as well as an iron handle. It is 12 1/4 of an inch high and was found in the out buildings at Cherry Hill before the restoration of the house.

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Made of cast iron. Is round with four quadrants like a modern waffle iron and made for use with fire or coal.

Made of pine.
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