Butter mold


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 5 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 cm )
Creation Date
circa 1825 – 1875
Description
Circular treenware butter mold carved with a central six-pointed star and six smaller hearts; small metal hanging hook at the top.
Provenance
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Kitchen Artifact ID
1937.1580
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society