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Wig curler
1760-1775
INV.5924.77
Clay
Related Person: Field Exploration Committee

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Butter mold

Butter mold
Object name 
Butter mold
Date 
1825-1875
Related People 
Possible Source: Elie Nadelman
Medium 
Wood
Dimensions 
Overall: 4 1/4 x 7 x 3 3/8 in. ( 10.8 x 17.8 x 8.6 cm )
Description 
Turned treenware butter mold with baluster handle (made separately) and semi-circular base carved with stylized flowers and leaves arranged in a symmetrical design.
Object Number 
INV.1014
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.