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Kiln

Object number2011.65.27

Manufacturer L&L Manufacturing Company

Date1945-2009

OriginUpland, PA

OriginChester, PA

Mediumiron; fabric; ceramic; plastic; glass

Credit LineGift of Estate of Virgil Cantini

DescriptionElectric kiln. Front door opens by a handle on left side. On front is a thermometer in Fahrenheit, a red light, and a knob that controls power input. Inside kiln: lined with bricks and heat coils; four loose ceramic tiles on bottom. Plug attached to back.Dimensions15.125 x 19 x 17.5 in. (38.4 x 48.3 x 44.5 cm)
MarksMetal label, red with silver text: "Dyra-KILN / DO NOT OPERATE ABOVE 2050°F / MODEL E49 SERIAL 7957 / WATTS 840 PHASE / VOLTS 110 OR VOLTS / AMPS 7.6 AMPS / L&L MANUFACTURING CO. / UPLAND (CHESTER), PA."
Historical NotesThis is the smallest of Cantini’s kilns which was used in the upstairs studio of his Craig Street home. Part of a collection of artwork and art tools from artist Virgil Cantini (b. Roccaraso, Italy 1919, d. Pittsburgh 2009). Cantini’s artwork was often inspired by his devout Catholic faith. Cantini’s home on Craig Street often caught the eye of passersby with its bright metal and glass entryway and decorative gating around the roof porch, both designed by Cantini. Cantini and his wife, Lucille Kleber, added a gallery space on to the front of their home to display their artwork and a studio on the second floor. In addition to the studio at the Craig Street house, Cantini worked out of a larger studio on Winthrop Street, housed in a 19th century firehouse.

Previous owner Virgil David Cantini (Italian, 1919 - 2009)

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