Pepper Sauce Bottle, 1850-1870

Summary

Sauces and condiments enhance the flavor of food. In the 19th century, Americans used these garnishments to season bland fare or hide the taste of poor-quality foods. Homemakers could create their own pourable flavorings or, increasingly, buy them from companies specializing in ready-made sauces.

Sauces and condiments enhance the flavor of food. In the 19th century, Americans used these garnishments to season bland fare or hide the taste of poor-quality foods. Homemakers could create their own pourable flavorings or, increasingly, buy them from companies specializing in ready-made sauces.

Artifact

Bottle

Date Made

1850-1870

Place of Creation

United States 

 On Exhibit

at Greenfield Village in Davidson-Gerson Gallery of Glass

Object ID

00.25.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

Aqua (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 8.75 in

Width: 1.75 in

Length: 1.5 in

Weight: 8.1 oz

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