Butter mold


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 4 1/4 in. ( 2.5 x 10.8 cm )
Creation Date
circa 1825 – 1875
Description
Circular treenware butter mold carved with a stylized tulip; the stamp never had an applied handle; small metal hanging hook attached to the top.
Provenance
Purchased from Elie Nadelman
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Kitchen Artifact ID
1937.1581
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society