A useful source should be the Historical Society of Pennsylvania in
Philadelphia, PA, who mounted an exhibit about food several years ago.
You might also check with Food History News for ideas/sources.



Cassius Lockett wrote:

> I am a research associate for an Exhibition about the History of
> Classical
> American Food.  We are having trouble locating items for all time
> periods
> (1564-1960) such as trenchers, weaved food baskets, two and three
> prong
> forks, colonial plates, cups and mugs, claypots or earthware, and
> related
> lithography and photographs.
>
> Can any one help.  If so please reply to Cassius Lockett
> ([log in to unmask])
>
> Thankyou



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