Pantry

Pass from the dining room into the pantry. The room’s basic function did not change over the home’s 147-year history as a private residence. As a purely utilitarian space the pantry’s use and furnishings were tightly defined. It stored tableware, utensils, glassware, porcelain, silverware, and linens. At one time, the pantry had a sink. 

In some cases, the pantry might have been used as a temporary holding area for food that was waiting to be served, but it was more common for food to be prepared in the kitchen and then served directly to the dining room.