Punch Bowl, Used by Henry Livingston Sr., 1745-1765
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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 punchbowls made of decorated ceramic, pewter, or silver, 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 punchbowls made of decorated ceramic, pewter, or silver, like this one.
Artifact
Punch bowl
Date Made
1745-1765
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
76.75.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Silver (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Diameter: 9.75 in
Inscriptions
engraved on side: HL stamped on bottom: N.R
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