Hen and Chicks Mold

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Hen and Chicks Mold

Entry/Object ID

MP.93.221

Description

White oval mold with an octagonal shaped rim and interior of a hen and her chicks: below rim is a double u-shaped motif; just below that is a dart motif; then under that is a smaller u-shaped motif.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/2 in

Width

3-3/16 in

Length

5 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/2 x 3 3/16 x 5 in. (6.4 x 8.1 x 12.7 cm)

Material

Earthenware

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: It is cracked horizontally across base both inside and out. Discolored due to dust buildup.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

MP.93.222 - Gelatin mold - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

One of Pair

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Kitchen