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Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885 by Various
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in camp. They are also suited for travelers, explorers, colonists,
boating, shooting, and fishing parties, and in fact for all who may
require to cook in the open air. Figs. 4 to 6 represent the kitchen of
the field service pattern with conical kettles, while Figs. 7 and 8
represent the same pattern with elliptical kettles. These kitchens
consist of five annular vessels, either circular or elliptical, which
are placed one upon another, and the fire lighted in the central tube or
flue. A small iron stand, supporting an ordinary pot or kettle, may be
placed on the top as in the other set. A small hole, 18 inches long, 6
inches deep, and of the same width as the central tube of the annular
kettles, may be made for an ashpit, or the kitchen may be raised a few
inches from the ground on stones or turf. The annular vessels may be
made cylindrical or conical; in the latter case they will fit or nest
into one another, and save space when not in use. They may be made
circular or elliptical. Those intended for cavalry are provided with
straps to attach them to the saddle. This form of kitchen is intended
for the use of troops on active service, or in camp or barracks,
workhouses prisons, schools, and soup kitchens; also for cooking food
for cattle and hounds; and for all who may require to cook and
distribute quickly large quantities of food, soup, or tea, or to heat
water rapidly at a small cost. The manufacturers are M. Adams & Son,
London.--_Iron_.

[Illustration: FIG. 1.-FIG. 3. FIELD KITCHENS.]

[Illustration: FIG. 4.-FIG. 6. FIELD KITCHENS.]

[Illustration: FIG. 7.-FIG. 8. FIELD KITCHENS.]

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