Stillion A stillion was a cool slate shelf, originally used to store beer or wine casks. This example taken from a house in Co. Wexford was ...
Churn The simple churn was often operated by a woman who grasped the handle with both hands, moving it up and down. Wooden skimmers were ...
Poteen Making Poteen was made in many districts. It used up the extra grain which farmers had and was much better than expensive, poor-tasting ...
Knife and Spoon Box Most poor families were still using simple wooden cutlery at the beginning of the 19th century. The knives and forks were usually kept ...
Cork Teapots Tea was becoming popular with all classes in the early 19th century. In the homes of the wealthy these fine Cork teapots were used to ...
Milk Keeler For most people in Ireland nearly all kitchen utensils and vessels were made of wood. Fresh milk was kept in this type of milk keel.
Suggan A suggan was the word used to describe many objects made of straw but perhaps its most widespread use was in the description of this ...
Waterford Glass These fine Waterford glasses were used in the homes of the wealthy.
Sea Shells Many poor people living in coastal areas used sea shells like this as drinking vessels. Whiskey or poteen was often poured into these ...
Making Pancakes More prosperous farmers had a more vivid diet, as eggs, butter and milk were available. On special occasions they ate appropriate food. ...
