Collection Highlights

The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire

Date:

1836

Object Number:

1858.3

Medium:

Oil on canvas (relined)

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Object name

Butter mold

Date

ca. 1825-1875

Medium

Wood

Dimensions

Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 6.4 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )

Description

Cube-shaped treenware butter mold with carved geometric pattern composed of a circle in a square; square carved handle extending from the stamp.

Object Number

INV.1031

Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.