University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
51/744
Collection
Lavinia Smith Collection
Exhibition
Heritage of the Hendreds: An exhibition of village life through the centuries
Description
This is a white glazed earthenware jelly mould. Nothing is known of its origin.
Physical description
1 jelly mould: earthenware; good condition
Archival history
Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // 601-606. Six jelly moulds. The largest was found on the dump. The others came from Culham Manor.' (It is inferred that this entry in Smith's catalogue is in reference to this particular jelly mould) (See also 51/855 and 51/856), Heritage of the Hendreds Exhibition 1969 - 'Catalogue of Exhibits // Number 37 // Jelly Mould // Lent by Museum of English Rural Life' (The description in the catalogue could also be in reference to 51/855 and 51/856)
Object name
Mould, jelly
Material
Ceramic, earthenware, Glaze
Technique
Fired, Glazed
Associated subject
Berkshire
DOMESTIC AND FAMILY LIFE : food preparation
Associated person/institution
Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_574.tif - High resolution image