Caldron Hearth

Object/Artifact

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Rocky Ford Museum

The image depicts a metal hook used to hold pots above a fire.

The image depicts a metal hook used to hold pots above a fire.

Name/Title

Caldron Hearth

Entry/Object ID

1979.85.5

Description

Metal hooks, used for removing utensils from fireplaces. Known as a Caldron Hearth or pot hanger. Originally described as Iron tongs in accession.

Cataloged By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Acquisition

Accession

1979.85

Source or Donor

Grover Veatch

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Broiler, Hearth

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Tool, Hearth Cooking

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Preparation Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Created By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Create Date

March 13, 2025

Updated By

Thomas Kyle Mullins

Update Date

March 21, 2025