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1930

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1940

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1991

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Roasting Pan And Lid (probably USA)

This is a Roasting pan and lid. It is dated ca. 1935 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is press-formed aluminum. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Mel Byars. It is credited Gift of Mel Byars.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D (a: pan, b: lid): 19 x 29 x 47 cm (7 1/2 x 11 7/16 x 18 1/2 in.) H x W x D (a): 7.5 x 29 x 48 cm (2 15/16 x 11 7/16 x 18 7/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 13 x 27.8 x 43.4 cm (5 1/8 x 10 15/16 x 17 1/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Roasting Pan And Lid (probably USA); press-formed aluminum; H x W x D (a: pan, b: lid): 19 x 29 x 47 cm (7 1/2 x 11 7/16 x 18 1/2 in.) H x W x D (a): 7.5 x 29 x 48 cm (2 15/16 x 11 7/16 x 18 7/8 in.) H x W x D (b): 13 x 27.8 x 43.4 cm (5 1/8 x 10 15/16 x 17 1/16 in.); Gift of Mel Byars; 1991-59-67-a,b

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