Springerle rolling pin from Hofmann's Bakery, c. 1920-1970

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Springerle rolling pin from Hofmann's Bakery, c. 1920-1970

Entry/Object ID

2024.47.20

Description

Acc. No. 24.47.20 Subject Category: Businesses of Alameda, Bakeries Date or Period: c. 1920-1970 Object: rolling pin Description: blank wooden roll with two varnished handles; surface of roll has incised carvings of plants, fruit, flowers, birds and a fish. Size: L 13', diameter roll 2" History of Object: Springerle rolling pin from Hofmann's Bakery, used to make traditional German Christmas cookies. Donor: Frederica Kapp Donation Date: 2022; Catalog Date: 5/22/2024