Collection Highlights
Dish: footed compote with cover
1825-1845
1936.693ab
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Butter mold
Object name
Butter mold
Date
ca. 1825-1875
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 14 x 10.8 cm )
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.
Object Number
INV.1038
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
