Set of Tudor Roundels
Period
Tudor (1485 - 1603)
Description
Set of Tudor wooden roundels decorated with paint and gilding, including a rhyme or riddle.
These were used for eating sweetmeats during the banquet or dessert course at a feast. A 2-pronged "sucket fork" was often used for this. The verses or riddles on the back were part of the entertainment. Only the wealthy could afford this.
Type of original
photographic transparency
Artist or photographer
St Albans Museums photographer
Location depicted in image
[not applicable].
Copyright
1)© St Albans Museums
Photo number
SL2656
