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  1. My goodness, I’d be lost. I’ve learned so much from these posts. Porcelain makers were certainly kept busy making utensils for every purpose. I pity the poor butler who had to keep his pantry organized with the latest that society had to offer. He wouldn’t want his household to look wanting by serving something in the WRONG dish. Ice cream in a tea cup would embarrass and humiliate the family.

    I wonder… who had purchase power or buying authority in a household? Would the wife shop and buy for china and such? Would choosing the pattern and the setting size be her purview? Perhaps the family would buy china and such on their travels. Imagine the beautiful pieces a woman would send home from Ireland. Or, when it was safe to travel the continent, what she would bring back from Italy, France and other countries known for their china and pottery.

    In S&S, when Fanny lusted after the dishes and suggested they should stay at Norland, Mrs. Dashwood was quick to inform her that she had brought the dishes [and other items] with her when she married. I suppose many girls would inherit grandmothers’ dishes and such upon her marriage.

    Delightful post. Thanks for sharing this informative research you have compiled.

  2. Fascinating! Thanks for the research into one of my favorite desserts. I had bo idea of its history. I’ll be on the lookout for both chocolate and ice cream cups in museums this fall. And love those soft serve buckets!

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