Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 4 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 10.2 x 4.4 x 5.7 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1825 – 1875

Description

Treenware butter mold with heart-shaped stamp carved with jagged spiral and line decoration; cylindrical handle extends from the back of the heart.

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1570