SC - hand-washing and serving high table

[Lorix]

LrdRas at aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 2/25/00 12:39:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> Seton1355 at aol.com writes:
>
> << Could you explain what this is please?
>  Phillipa >>
>
> I recall reading somewhere that people were met at the entrance to the hall
> by servants with towels and hand washing bowls as the entered. I don't recall
> the source of the information though. :-(
>
> Ras

I remember reading something to that effect in Madeline Pelner (Sp?) Fabulous
Feasts.  Given the problems with her recipes, I don't know how reliable her
information is on other things.  There may be some other source though . . .

Lorix