https://swampfieldhistorical.org/files/original/d5d5bc94dd94f5b76ddf8d31b2608067.jpg 50624eb3a65e2fe9b165c9c7ec063615 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource Butter molds generally were carved by hand using hand tools, a mold such as this would be pressed into soft butter to decorate the butter for presentation. Butter with a farmer's distinctive mold might also have been sold at markets, giving the buyer some reassurance as to the provenance of the butter. We do not know if this butter mold was used at home or for marketing purposes. https://swampfieldhistorical.org/files/original/5ca2bece24157e89e002bb5b50b899b8.jpg 8ae83b9c0bce89bd40b8c4476add2bab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Swampfield Historical Society Collection Description An account of the resource Artifacts and documents held by the Swampfield Historical Society. Objects, Artifacts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Butter Mold Description An account of the resource Turned maple wood butter mold with carved pattern. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 3 1/2" diameter x 4 1/2" long. 1900s Household Items/Home Life