Object number
60/105/1
Description
Butter print used for leaving a hallmark of the place of origin on blocks of butter, often had symbolic designs. Made of boxwood.
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 design of three leaves and two buds, and has a ring border. It is made of boxwood.
Physical description
1 butter print: wood (box-wood); good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Description: A small round print made from boxwood with a boxwood handle. It has a design of 3 leaves & 2 buds with a ring border. // Use: For stamping butter with the hallmark of its place of origin.’
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