Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14 x 10.8 cm )

Creation Date

circa 1825 – 1875

Description

Turned treenware butter mold composed of tapered cylindrical handle attached to circular base which has tulip carved decoration on the underside; covered in brown varnish.

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

INV.1038