Salt, 1815-1830
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Artifact Overview
Prior to the early 20th century, Americans would have put several small, open dishes filled with salt on their dining tables. These "salts" placed the necessary seasoning within easy reach of family and guests. In the early 1800s, pattern-molded or hand-blown "salts" became affordable to the general public from a growing number of regional American glass factories.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Salt (Condiment vessel)
Date Made
1815-1830
Place of Creation
Location
at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass
Object ID
00.4.4841
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Mold-blown glass
Technique
Glassblowing
Blow molding
Color
Green
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Diameter: 3.375 in
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