itself.
Why Would a Kitchen Need a Rack This Big?
Older kitchens often had features that aren’t common in modern homes.
Before today’s standardized cabinets, appliances, and storage systems became
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commonplace, homeowners sometimes used specialized racks, shelves, and built-ins for very specific purposes.
Cooling and Drying
One possibility is that the rack was intended to provide a large open area for cooling baked goods or other foods.
A generous metal rack allows air to circulate
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