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Bottle warmer |
Information about the object
Historical period
c. 1880–1890
Dimensions
Outer diameter: 6 inches.
Classification
Furnishings and decoration -- Food service
Accession number
1987.1.591 C
Division
Material culture -- Tools and equipment for processing raw materials -- Food processing
Collection
Evelyne Allard Landry
Donor
Evelyne Allard Landry
Category/theme
Description of the object
Spindle support that attaches to an oil lamp to form a bottle warmer.
Value of the item
The object reflects a skill traditionally associated with or practiced by the Acadian or Gaspé populations. In addition, the object reflects the artisanal production of household items associated with domestic or culinary life.
Learn more
This bottle warmer is identical to the one preserved by the Religious Heritage Society of the Diocese of Saint-Hyacinthe
(https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&id=150129&type=bien).
(https://www.patrimoine-culturel.gouv.qc.ca/rpcq/detail.do?methode=consulter&id=150129&type=bien).