Cruet Set

1870/1890

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service
Washington, DC, United States

The cruets were filled with spices, salt, pepper, and relishes. The caster was placed in the center of the dining table. This small pot would be filled with mustard.

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Title: Cruet Set
Date Created: 1870/1890
Contributor: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service
Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/frdo/exb/homeinWashington/FRDO4077_4082_4088_4079_4078_4081_cruetSet.html
Source: Frederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Park Service Catalog Number: Cruet: FRDO 4078, 4079, 4080, 4082; Caster: FRDO 4077; Mustard Pot: FRDO 4081
Measurements: Cruet: H 38, 17.5 diam; Caster: H 38, 17.5 dia; Mustard Pot: H: 13.3, 4.3 cm
Materials: Cruet: Metal, glass; Caster: Metal; Mustard Pot: Metal, glass

Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, National Park Service

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