Iron, Cooking
Object number2015.20.5
Manufacturer
Berarducci Brothers Manufacturing Company
OriginMcKeesport, PA
MediumMetal
Credit LineGift of Mary Antol
DescriptionPizzelle iron. Metal. Two-sided rectangular cooking iron hinged along top edge. Interior of iron has diamond pattern with a star in each diamond and a circular decoration on the top side at center. One handle connected at bottom center of iron panels; loop latch at end of handles locks them together.Dimensions7.125 x 1.75 x 20.5 in. (18.1 x 4.4 x 52.1 cm)MarksMaker's mark in raised text on the exterior of one of the iron panels "BERARDUCCI BROTHERS MANUFACTURING COMPANY / McKEESPORT PENNSYLVANIA"; between "BROTHERS" and "MANUFACTURING" is the maker's logo consisting of "BB" inside a circle above cursive text "Products".
Historical NotesThis pizzelle iron is part of a collection of household items that are related to Rosalie Helpy's baking. The pizzelle iron was manufactured by Berarducci Brothers, a local company that made foodways tools for Italian-style cooking. Label TextMany cultures have sweet treats that are made for the holidays. Thin, round Italian cookies, pizzeles, are a staple of Christmas baking. Each one is individually pressed in an iron such as this, then held over the stove.
Previous owner
Rosalia Helpy
Subjects
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1880-1890
C. and E. Marshall Company
