Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall: 1 3/4 × 5 3/4 × 10 in. (4.4 × 14.6 × 25.4 cm)

Creation Date

circa 1775 – 1850

Description

Large carved treenware butter ladle/paddle with flared shallow bowl and curved handle with knob terminal.

Marks/Inscription

remnants of collector's label on front of flared shallow bowl

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

INV.7880