A list of necessities for the kitchen of a Middle Class Victorian family of four in India, 1888.

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- 6 Stewpans of saucepans, of sizes, with covers
- 2 Frying-pans
- 1 Omelet-pan, enameled
- 1 Large kettle with cock
- 1 Colander
- 1 Wire fryign basket
- 1 Egg poacher
- 1 Large boiler
- 2 Small tin saucepan
- 1 Mortor and pestle
- 1 Curry stone
- 1 Gridiron (kind of like a brazier)
- 2 Iron charcoal stoves
- 1 Roaster
- 1 Chopper
- 1 Saw
- 6 Kitchen knives
- 6 Forks
- 6 Metal spoons
- 1 Gravy strainer
- 1 Potato muller
- 2 Graters
- 3 Dredgers
- 2 Ladles
- 1 Whisk
- 12 Bowls, of sizes
- 1 Coffee mill
- 1 Coffee roaster
- 1 Set scales and weights
- 1 Meat safe
- 1 Hair sieve
- 2 Wire sieves
- 1 Jelly-bag
- 1 Mincing board
- 1 Paste board
- 1 Rolling-pin
- 24 Dusters and cloths
- Moulds a discretion
- Pie dishes
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