The original George Washington trivet
Image by Gilbert Stuart; antique steel engraving by J. C. Bultre. Commemorative brass George Washington trivets were allegedly designed, cast and sold as souvenirs of the Centennial Exposition of 1876, … Continue reading
September 15, 2017
The Enterprise “Baby Centennial” iron
Have you ever seen anything so tiny and intricately formed? This miniature Enterprise iron is described on p.143 of Tuesday’s Children by Judy Politzer (1977). At only 7/8″ long, it’s … Continue reading
October 11, 2016
TRIVETOLOGY 