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Iron, Wafer

Object number2007.85.2

Manufacturer Thomas Calabrese

Datec. 1930

OriginCarnegie, PA

MediumSteel

Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea

DescriptionSteel pizzelle iron. Two rectangular plates connected by round hinges; when opened, multiple tiny squares on one side and diamonds on the opposite, deeply engraved on surfaces of iron; diamond half has engraved image of harp(?) in middle. Two long handles with a metal loop latch at the end of one handle. Two propping feet are also found on each iron.Dimensions2.125 x 6.75 x 23.625 in. (5.4 x 17.1 x 60 cm)
MarksEmbossed on outside: "T. CALABRESE / WAFFLE IRON / 10 MOFFAT ST / CARNEGIE PA".
Historical NotesCreated at an Italian-owned business in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, this cooking iron produced cookie-like miniature waffles called pizzelles. Once only a popular Italian treat common during the Christmas holiday, many other cultures have now adapted the pizzelle into their own traditions. The business was operated by Tancredo (Thomas) Calabrese, a blacksmith, in the 1920s and 1930s. Belonged to Vince Cercone of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania.Label TextCreated at an Italian-owned business in Carnegie, Pa., this cast-iron tool produced round, flat waffles cookies called pizzelles. Once a popular Italian dessert only common during the holiday season in the south central regions of Italy, pizzelle are readily found in American grocery stores today and other cultures have adapted the cookie into their own traditions. Embossed on outside of the iron is the inscription "T. CALABRESE / WAFFLE IRON/ 10 MOFFAT ST / CARNEGIE PA," in reference to blacksmith, Tancredo “Thomas” Calabrese, who owned and operated the business in the 1920s and 1930s.

Previous owner Vince Cercone

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