Compote, 1874-1891

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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

1874-1891

Creator Notes

Possibly made by either Adams & Co. or the United States Glass Company.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

96.0.4.20

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Pressed glass
Glass (Material)

Color

Colorless

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Diameter: 6.25 in

Compote, 1874-1891