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Punch Strainer
John Carnanca.1770-1780
The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Williamsburg, United States
Though simple in function, silver strainers were airy, attractive, and reminiscent of the porringer. The ever-present companion to the ladle and punchbowl, a strainer was necessary to keep unwanted particles from entering the mixture and dampening a thoroughly enjoyable beverage.
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Details
- Title: Punch Strainer
- Creator: John Carnan
- Date Created: ca.1770-1780
- Location Created: America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Physical Dimensions: Width across handles: 5 5/8"; Height: 1 3/16"; Diameter at rim: 4"
- Type: Strainer
- Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Bequest of Joseph H. and June S. Hennage.
- External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
- Medium: Silver
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