drovers stove, c. 1910

Historical information

Purchased at Herberts Store in Orbost in 1910 possibly by the donor, Mr S Peterson.

Significance

This is an example of an early cast iron cooking utensil commonly used over an open fire.

Physical description

A cast iron round flat pan with an iron handle. The pan has raised spikes all over it and a small gutter around the edge with a pouring spout.

Back to top