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Ewer

Summary

A pitcher with a wide spout, used to hold water. It was paired with a basin and often used for washing hands.

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“Ewer,” in American Dictionary (1828).

Comprehensive Works Cited

An American Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibit, I. the Origin, Affinities and Primary Signification of English Words, as far as They Have Been Ascertained. . . . Edited by Noah Webster. New York: S. Converse, 1828.

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Invoice and Letter, Gardner & Patterson to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 15 June 1836
Invoice and Letter, Gardner & Patterson to Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery, 27 June 1836

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