I cannot imagine a world without Tupperware type dishes for food storage but in my grandparents time there was no such thing. There were of course, pottery pieces that served the same purpose. We have all seen the Pyrex fridge dishes and Medalta and Medicine Hat Potteries each made something to serve the same purpose. Some of them I think are too pretty to actually use to store food stuff in but I am sure that is what they were used for many years go. Earthenware itself would stay cool so it made sense that they made pieces to store food. I remember my Grossmama having crocks of things in the cellar, some of which at the time I found to be very disgusting! I can remember going to get a jar of pickles and peaking in some of the crocks which she used to preserve Hams, sausage and sauerkraut and other things. There was always a crock full of drinking water from the well with a "dipper" hanging on the side and I remember the coolness of the water from the crock even though there was no fridge to cool it. Now we collect all these pieces and treat them like a prize and put them on a shelf to admire.
The photos today are Medalta and Medicine Hat Potteries (the blue fridge dishes). All pieces are part of our collection.
Like most of you I am sure, we are ready to get out and start looking for some pieces of whatever it is that we collect. In our province everything is starting to open slowly and in time we will all be back to a normal pace and able to explore again. We did find a unique concept for a virtual Antique Show and it was delightful. There were many amazing pieces for sale and we actually picked up a small jug to add to our collection. The next Virtual show is the first weekend in June and will have 30 vendors each posting 15 items for show and sale. It has kept us entertained and allowed for many people to add to their collections without leaving their house.
Stay safe and healthy!
And the Search Continues....
