Butter mold


Manufacturer
Unidentified maker
Material
wood
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 14 cm )
Creation Date
circa 1825 – 1875
Description
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
Institutional Collection
New-York Historical Society