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Butter mold
United States
1800-1900
Measurements
3 in x 4-3/8 in (dia)
Materials
Unidentified white wood with fine grain
Credit Line
Historic Odessa Foundation
Accession Number
2017.34
Condition Notes
A two-inch section of the outer edge has broken off.
Provenance
Found in collections.
Comments
The butter mold, having a lathe-turned body and knob handle, has a stylized pineapple plant carved into the end, which was used to decorate a large pat of butter for presentation at the table.