Compote, 1875-1895

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Artifact Overview

Compotes are all-purpose serving dishes. These usually footed bowls -- with or without lids or covers -- held special desserts, fruits, candies or sauces, jellies and other foods. Blown or pressed glass compotes provided a culinary presentation method suitable to 19th-century middle-class households.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Compote

Date Made

1875-1895

Creator Notes

Made by either King, Son & Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or Specialty Glass Company of East Liverpool, Ohio.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

31.58.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pressed glass

Color

Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 9 in
Diameter: 7.5 in