Museum purchase, 1995.36.1311 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Peanut Warmer

PhotographerPhotographed by William G. Dudley (American, 1877 - 1934)

Date1916-1927

MediumPhotography; gelatin emulsion on glass

DimensionsPlate (height x width): 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineMuseum purchase

Object number1995.36.1311

DescriptionA wood and glass peanut warmer has a hinged glass lid which stands open . The metal label with screws reads "Hartford Peanut Display Heater / Mis. North Manufacturing, Hartford, Connecticut USA". Shelled peanuts are visible through a square glass window in front of the warmer. The background has been masked out by the photographer.

NotesSubject Note: This peanut warmer also appears in 1995.36.1312 and 1995.36.1313. A similar peanut warmer appears in photographs of Liggett's Drug Store. (Agins 8/22/2013)

Status

Not on view