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What were antique dough bowls used for?

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What were antique dough bowls used for?
Dough bowls, also known as trenchers, were a staple in colonial America for mixing bread and providing a place for the dough to rise before baking. Shop a collection of antique dough bowls from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Primitive Antique Dough Bowl
Located in Bradenton, FL
A primitive style rectangular antique dough bowl or trencher bowl. Since colonial times these
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Antique 19th Century Primitive Decorative Bowls

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Wood

French Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a French dough bowl, a wooden vessel used to mix bread dough. These bowls were found in
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Antique 19th Century French Other Centerpieces

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Wood

French Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a French dough bowl, a wooden vessel used to mix bread dough. These bowls were found in
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Antique 19th Century French Other Tableware

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Wood

French Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a French dough bowl, a wooden vessel used to mix bread dough. These bowls were found in
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Antique 19th Century French Other Centerpieces

Materials

Wood

19Thc Dough Bowl With Handles
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Hand carved dough bowl with handles and found in New England. This bowl has an amazing patina
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

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Wood

19Thc Hand Carved Dough Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand carved dough bowl is double handled and in good condition.Has a very fine patina.Found in
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Antique Late 19th Century American Adirondack Decorative Bowls

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Wood

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