Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 4 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (11.4 × 12.1 cm)

Creation Date

circa 1815 – 1850

Description

Turned treenware butter mold with circular stamp carved with a stylized tulip and eight-pointed star and the initials "HB"; cylindrical handle attached to stem.

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1575