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Wine consumption

Objects linked to the different ways of drinking, social and symbolic aspects.

  • Gobelet en bois
    Wooden goblet used by the Bourgeoisies in the Val d’Anniviers, Valais, 20th c.
  • Coupe d’accouchée
    Childbirth cup used for special wine offered to women who have just given birth. The childbirth wine, spicy, was served warm; it was most often Humagne Blanc. Valais, end of 19th c.
  • Carafe en verre
    Glass carafe for wine service. Verrerie de Monthey, Valais, 20th c.

 

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