Cast iron hanging kettle cauldron

Date
ca. 1800
Created by
Unidentified
Description
A large cast iron kettle used for cooking. The cauldron has a round body with upturned lip and sits atop three iron feet, with two angular handles connecting lip to body on two sides of the cauldron. An arc-shaped hanger may have once run over top of the kettle, connected at each of the handles.
Place used
Virginia, United States, Hampton Roads, North and Central America
Topic
African American
Cooking and dining
Domestic life
Foodways
Slavery
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Tools and Equipment
Exhibition
In Slavery's Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Mary C. and William N. Buckner, Jr. Family
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.139.1ab
Type
cauldrons
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Medium
cast iron
Dimensions
cauldron: 6 1/2 x 8 x 7 1/4 in. (16.5 x 20.3 x 18.4 cm)
handle: 12 x 9 x 1 3/8 in. (30.5 x 22.9 x 3.5 cm)
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