Butter mold
Manufacturer
Unidentified makerMaterial
woodDimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 14 cm )Creation Date
circa 1825 – 1875Description
Turned treenware butter mold composed of a plunger handle which attaches to a circular base and pierces a dome-shape cover; the underside of the base is carved with a pine cone and two acorns.Provenance
Collection of New-York Historical Society
Kitchen Artifact ID
INV.1022