[MR] setting a table

[C. Brian Towey]

> Would "shrub glasses" (commonly available and relatively affordable at 
> Colonial Williamsburg) be appropriate, or are they too late?
 
The "shrub glasses" look a lot like the upended glass in "The Triumph of
Death" by, Pieter Bruegel the Elder (c. 1562).
http://www.wga.hu/preview/b/bruegel/pieter_e/05/02death.jpg  

The same shop also sells "julep cups" that would be great from the high
middle ages on down.
http://www.virginiabornandbred.com/prodinfo.asp?number=5535C  

These are expensive, though.  I often see that style of cup for sale in
bathroom sets, but they are usually labeled as "not safe for drinking."  I
guess they're toothbrush holders or something.  If anybody knows a good
source for inexpensive, food-grade beakers (julep cups), please chime in.

Charles Fleming


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