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- Flagon, 1817-1856 -
- 1817-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Flagon, 1817-1856
- Basin, 1817-1856 - Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other items. Basins, such as this one, generally held puddings, stews or other semi-liquid foods served at meals.
- 1817-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Basin, 1817-1856
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other items. Basins, such as this one, generally held puddings, stews or other semi-liquid foods served at meals.
- Dish, 1817-1856 - Pewter plates, like this one, could be found in middle income American homes in the late 18th and early 19th century. The tin alloy plate could be polished and brightened to simulate silver--something many in the middle class aspired to own. Proud owners would display the plates when they were not being used.
- 1817-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Dish, 1817-1856
Pewter plates, like this one, could be found in middle income American homes in the late 18th and early 19th century. The tin alloy plate could be polished and brightened to simulate silver--something many in the middle class aspired to own. Proud owners would display the plates when they were not being used.
- Flagon, 1817-1856 -
- 1817-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Flagon, 1817-1856
- Porringer, 1817-1856 - Porringers have many uses. They could be used to mix or serve food. People ate meals or drank wine, beer or other beverages from porringers. These small bowls have a flat decorative handle--sometimes two; and were made from silver, cast iron, pottery, or like this one, pewter. These versatile bowls served the needs of many 18th and 19th-century American households.
- 1817-1856
- Collections - Artifact
Porringer, 1817-1856
Porringers have many uses. They could be used to mix or serve food. People ate meals or drank wine, beer or other beverages from porringers. These small bowls have a flat decorative handle--sometimes two; and were made from silver, cast iron, pottery, or like this one, pewter. These versatile bowls served the needs of many 18th and 19th-century American households.