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Vegetable dish with cover, silver, French, 1786–87.
James Hemings accompanied Jefferson to Paris in 1784 and learned the art of French cooking. At Monticello, he received his freedom after training his brother Peter. Jefferson favored French cuisine and particularly enjoyed vegetables. From 1789 until Jefferson's death, the enslaved cooks at Monticello were chefs in the French manner. |