While appropriate circulation kept insects out and dust and dirt at bay, it kept the mold from growing on the baked goods. With this simple fact, a pie safe with tin doors is the most commonly used type of safe.Īnother advantage of this design is that it helps to keep baked goods at a cooler temperature when pie safes were most popular, there was a lack of proper refrigeration. The holes punched in the tin plates typically feature a design or shape, such as stars or eagles.Ī punched tin front pie safe enhances air circulation throughout the cabin while keeping dirt, insects, and even hungry children away from the baked goods. The doors on the front and sides of most pie safes are ventilated with screens or tin plates with small holes. These safes were not only used to store pies and other fresh foods but also kept food from spoiling or being eaten by insects or vermin.Ĭlassical pie safes are about the size of a large bureau with perforated storage shelves. Its popularity quickly grew, and the pie safe became an essential part of many American families. The origins of the pie safe can be traced back to the 17th century.
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