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 around food rather than trapping heat underneath it.
If the kitchen belonged to someone who baked frequently, a large cooling surface could have been surprisingly useful.
Large-Scale Storage
Another possibility is simply storage.
Open racks can hold baking pans, roasting equipment, trays, cutting boards, or
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