Trivet

1750-1850

Measurements

6-1/4 in x 8-1/4 in x 8-3/4 in

Materials

Iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3851

Condition Notes

The iron is pitted and rusted from age and use.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The simple trivet is made of wrought iron.  A circular band forms the frame into which three legs are attached with rivets.  The pointed ends of each leg have been bent over the frame towards the middle, forming a stand for another object.