ETHEU 101057

marque à beurre

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101057
Butter pat
France, vallée du Giffre, Asnières sur Mieussy
1812
Maple wood
Georges Amoudruz collection acquired in 1976
MEG Inv. ETHEU 101057
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Marque ou matrice à motte de beurre vendue sur le marché; le motif patriotique est une nouveauté urbaine, nationaliste genevoise, d'opposition à l'Empire français et aux motifs symboliques paysans. Or l'objet a été récolté par Amoudruz dans la vallée du Giffre à Asniere sur Mieussy, ce qui pourrait dire que la production de beurre y était programmée pour satisfaire la clientèle à Genève. Autre hypothèse: un savoyard aurait rapporté la plaque du marché ou aurait fabriqué la plaque pour des marchands genevois.

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Welcoming and sharing

In rural communities, hospitality is a right and a duty. Social interaction through sharing food and drink follows well-established rituals. This highly codified way of being together, regarded as a sign of civilisation, ensures respect and formality in the relationship between the people gathered around the table.

Cream

Alongside oil obtained from nuts and seeds, animal fats play a dominant role in the traditional continental diet. Butter and cream are eaten at feasts and prized as trade goods and gifts. Unlike lard, these dairy products are considered to be foodstuffs in their own right as well as condiments.

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