Spittoon, 1835-1840
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Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other household items. Spittoons, such as this one, provided a collection receptacle for a person to spit out saliva produced when chewing tobacco.
Pewter goods could be found in many American homes and public buildings in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Most Americans of modest means could afford to have pewter spoons, ladles, tankards, dishes, plates or other household items. Spittoons, such as this one, provided a collection receptacle for a person to spit out saliva produced when chewing tobacco.
Artifact
Spittoon
Date Made
1835-1840
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.594.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Pewter (Tin alloy)
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 8.625 in
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