Porringer, 1835-1845
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Porringers have many uses. They could be used to mix or serve food. People ate meals or drank wine, beer or other beverages from porringers. These small bowls have a flat decorative handle--sometimes two; and were made from silver, cast iron, pottery, or like this one, pewter. These versatile bowls served the needs of many 18th and 19th-century American households.
Porringers have many uses. They could be used to mix or serve food. People ate meals or drank wine, beer or other beverages from porringers. These small bowls have a flat decorative handle--sometimes two; and were made from silver, cast iron, pottery, or like this one, pewter. These versatile bowls served the needs of many 18th and 19th-century American households.
Artifact
Porringer (Dish)
Date Made
1835-1845
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, Connecticut, Meriden
Creator Notes
Attributed to Isaac C. Lewis, Meriden, Connecticut
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.80
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 0.75 in
Length: 3.125 in
Diameter: 2.125 in
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