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BOL POSSET [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

a small cylindric pottery drinking vessel made during the 17th and 18th centuries.

CONT

The posset pot was fitted with a cover and two handles and with a small spout projecting from the side of the cup through which the posset was sucked.

OBS

Posset was an old English drink ... a mixture of warm ale or wine with hot curdled milk, sugar, spices and bits of bread or oatcake.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
OBS

Le «posset» était une boisson épicée à base de lait caillé et de bière ou de vin, qui se buvait chaude dans une tasse pourvue d'un bec [...]

Spanish

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