Steam Cooker

Cummings, Thomas J. T. · 1872-03-05

Full-size patent model (U.S. Patent No. 124,256) of a set of oval pans for baking, roasting and cooking, made by Thomas J. T. Cummings of Fort Wayne, IN, and patented on March 5, 1872. Consists of an exterior cover and bottom, two interior pans, and a set of four circular bands. The tall cover fits inside the shallow bottom, which has supports inside to prevent the interior pans from coming into contact with it. The straight-sided pan can be used alone or with the tapered pan nested inside of it; the four bands can be placed underneath for additional support. Folded and riveted construction. All pans with oval wire ring handles. No marks.