Eggcup, 1869-1871
THF125556 / Eggcup, 1869-1871
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Artifact Overview
People have used eggcups for centuries. This small specialized tableware held soft-boiled eggs served in the shell. Pressed glass eggcups, like this one, could be found on middle class Americans' breakfast tables throughout the 19th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Eggcup
Date Made
1869-1871
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2006.66.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift in Memory of Dorothy L. Bott.
Material
Glass (Material)
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Diameter: 2.375 in
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Related Content
SetEggs
- 23 Artifacts
Eggs are familiar. They're available nearly everywhere Americans shop for food and appear daily on menus at homes and restaurants across the country. What's less familiar is the story of their rise from products of the family farm to a major agricultural commodity. This group of artifacts helps document that story, revealing important developments in egg production and distribution and exploring consumers' evolving relationship with eggs.