N° d'objet
60/104
Description
Butter prints were used for leaving a hallmark of the place of origin on blocks of butter and often had symbolic designs. This round print is carved with a thistle design, without a border. It is made of wood, possibly box.
Description physique
1 butter print: wood [box]; good condition: slightly cracked
Historique d'archive
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Description: A round print with upright handle showing a thistle design. It has no border. // Use: For stamping butter with the hallmark of its place of origin.’
Nom d'objet
Matériel
Document électronique
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5512.tif - High resolution image
