Cruet Set

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About this item

Cruet sets like this mahogany stand with blown glass condiment bottles appeared frequently on 19th-century dining tables. Filled with oil, vinegar, pepper, sugar, dry mustard, or catsup made from mushrooms or tomatoes, the contents of these bottles enhanced the foods served at the table.

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Details

Item typeFood Service Equipment
Date1815–1825
TopicFood, Cooking, Beverage, Alcohol
EraThe New Nation, 1784–1815
National Expansion and Reform, 1816–1860
MaterialGlass; Wood
Dimension detailsHeight: 9.00 in Diameter: 6.25 in
Catalog #1990.005.11
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Cruet Set. Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, American Centuries. https://americancenturies.org/collection/1990-005-11/. Accessed on December 8, 2024.

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