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
Place of Creation
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
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