Bleeding dish, 18th c. When blood was taken from patients in the 18th century, it was usually drained into small bowls with a single handle, known as porringers. These bowls were chiefly used for soft foods like soup and porridge, but those made specifica

Bleeding dish, 18th c. When blood was taken from patients in the 18th century, it was usually drained into small bowls with a single handle, known as porringers. These bowls were chiefly used for soft foods like soup and porridge, but those made specifica

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