'Absinthe, The Cocaine of the 19th Century' Book Rattan Bistro Plant Stands The bottom of the spoon

The bottom of the spoon has a small ridged area that was originally used to break apart a piece of sugar from a sugar loaf before sugar cubes were available

This uprising was considered the beginning of the Temperance Movement

Each piece is handmade in Indonesia – the birthplace of the rattan bistro chair

the holders soon became no longer regarded as a specific item linked to absinthe

This style is considered the quintessential traditional absinthe glass

'Absinthe, The Cocaine of the 19th Century' Book Rattan Bistro Plant Stands The bottom of the spoonThis book by Doris Lanier, delves into the history, abuse and prohibition, as well as the use of absinthe within the United States, and most particularly, New Orleans. Lots of very interesting facts. Written in 1995, the book takes a historical perspective of absinthe and touches briefly into its folklore. There are also chapters devoted entirely to artists from Van Gogh to Picasso.