Punch Bowl, 1700-1730
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Eighteen-century Americans from all levels of society consumed punch at events, such as births, weddings, funerals, etc. The drink usually consisted of alcohol (mainly rum), citrus juice, sugar, and water. Punch bowls were a necessary part of a host's table setting. Depending on one's economic status, Americans owned punch bowls made of silver, pewter, or decorated ceramic, like this one.
Eighteen-century Americans from all levels of society consumed punch at events, such as births, weddings, funerals, etc. The drink usually consisted of alcohol (mainly rum), citrus juice, sugar, and water. Punch bowls were a necessary part of a host's table setting. Depending on one's economic status, Americans owned punch bowls made of silver, pewter, or decorated ceramic, like this one.
Artifact
Punch bowl
Date Made
1700-1730
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
77.11.36
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mary Dana Wells.
Material
Earthenware
Tin glaze
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Diameter: 10.313 in
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