PSSR Accession Number: PSSR.16
Object Name
1. Hierarchical: Furnishings
2. Classification: Temperature Control Device
3. Object Term: Stove, ten-plate
Description: Vertical rectangle with narrow side presenting, the top a flat, undecorated plate with large hole for upper pipe connection; the front with a convex curve and elaborate cast decoration of anthemion and geometric patterns, upper hinged hardware (to fasten now missing stove pipe?) above a hinged door which opens to lower stove chamber, this lower chamber above a wide, round platform tray at front of piece; the convex sides also with elaborate cast decoration of floral, anthemion and geometric motifs, the left side with hinged door which opens to upper stove chamber, the right side with maker's name at upper edge and hinged door which opens to the upper stove chamber; the back with central panel of decorative cast detail. The whole resting on two flat iron supports cast with curving and circular details, placed parallel to front and back and connected with simple, geometric stretcher.
Marked (yes or no): yes
If yes, transcribe directly: "M.& H.P Robeson Manada Furnace"
Date of Manufacture: circa 1810
Company or Place of Manufacture: Pennsylvania
Materials: iron
Overall dimensions in inches
1. height: 37 1/2"
2. width: 16"
3. depth: 35"
