Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 1 x 6 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 15.2 x 10.2 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1800 – 1850

Description

Oval treenware butter mold carved with a flying bird (dove) surrounded by leaves and a jagged border; finger notches on the side.

Provenance

Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman

Kitchen Artifact ID

1937.1579