Name/Title
Butter MoldEntry/Object ID
2022.65.1a-fDescription
Wooden butter mold. The mold consists of a rectangular box frame, a closely-fitted rectangular insert, and 4 square presses, or stamps. The frame is held together at the corners with box joints, and there are 2 wooden bars running horizontally across the base. The bottom is left open. There is an oval hole on each side end. The insert has slightly flaring sides and is held together with screws. 1 end piece has been replaced, as have all but 2 screws. There are 3 dividers across the insert, separating it into 4 pieces. The four square stamps are each carved with a different floral design: a branch with 3 berries and several leaves; a tied sheaf of wheat; a branch with 3 acorns and 3 leaves; a thorned stem with a rose, a bud, and 3 leaves. Each stamp has a chip carved border. The stamps are not attached, but holes in both the stamp pieces and the insert indicate that they were originally attached.Use
Used to decoratively mold butterContext
Attributed to John Hand Varnum of Peacham, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
2022.65Source or Donor
Duane Merrill and CompanyAcquisition Method
PurchaseMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Varnum, John Hand (1871--1948)Attribution
Attributed toPlace
Town
PeachamCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Mold, ButterNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Mold, FoodNomenclature Primary Object Term
Shaper, FoodNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3-3/4 inWidth
13 inDepth
4 in