Collections record Beta
Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Wooden Butter Mold and Handle
Object Number
2017-11-15 a,b
Description
a: Rectangular wooden butter mold. Rectangular wooden block as base, with four blocks attached on top to form a rectangle. Longer side blocks are attached by hinges, while the smaller square sides are slotted in with nails. Attached to one of the side blocks is a metal bar that can be fit around the blocks to keep them upright. On base at bottom of area surrounded by blocks two carved images of of leaves in squares. Blocks can be separated. b: Wooden handle. Rectangular bottom that tapers into rounded handle. Has several grooved rings on round part.
Provenance
Possibly used at Arethusa Farm, belonged to Art Webster.
Category
Date Made
Early 20th Century
Dimensions
a: 3.5" x 7.5" (11.875" when folded out) x 3.75". b: 8" x 7.5" x 1.125"
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