Pa. German Butter Mold c. 1940

This "Pa. German Butter Mold" is a wood carving from 1940 by Charlotte Angus, an American artist. The piece depicts a detailed carving of leaves and floral designs, a motif common in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art. This butter mold would have been used to shape butter for storage and display, demonstrating the craft and artistry often found in everyday objects of the past.