Butter mold


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 4 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 11.4 cm )
Creation Date
circa 1825 – 1875
Description
Turned treenware butter mold composed of a baluster handle attached to a circular base which has a six-pointed star carved into the underside.
Provenance
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Kitchen Artifact ID
1937.1573
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society