Container

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Egg box

The first box to transport eggs was invented by Thomas P. Bethell in 1906 and called the Raylite Egg Box.

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Ice bucket shaped like a pomegranate

This container was made by the Fonderia dell'Arte foundry, in Florence (Italy).

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Pestle and mortar

This mortar was used to grind cacao beans.

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Knowledge

Transporting food

Food products - energy intensive travellers!

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Self-stirring mug

This decidedly modern cup is battery-operated.

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Salt cellar

Before disposable packaging became widespread, salt was kept in wide metal or ceramic containers, which would often be hung on the wall near the fireplace.

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Jar for storing butter or lard

Ceramic confit pot traditionally used to preserve food by soaking it in fat (lard, oil).

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Tin of vegetable fat, Nussella

Nussella is the first Swiss brand of vegetable fat created in 1924 by the Rapperswil-based company Nuxo.

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A blue-collar worker's portable canteen

The four compartments in this dinner pail are used to hold various dishes, including soup.

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Glass and holder for spa therapy

Vichy-branded glass used by spa clients.