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Black Iron Bannock Toaster with initials 'JB'

Key details

Object number
3.8502
Date
1788
On display
Yes
Maker
Mauchline Blacksmith

Description

Bannock Toaster with initials 'JB' and date 1788. Blackened iron.

This toaster was made in Jean Armour’s home town of Mauchline and given to her as a wedding present. It shows her new initials ‘JB’ and the year of her marriage.


Object information

Acquisition

1976

Material

Measurements

  • Depth: 34.2(cm)
  • Height: 35.5(cm)
  • Width: 52.2(cm)

Place of creation

Themes

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