Cookie Mold 1790 - 1875

This anonymous Cookie Mold, made sometime between 1790 and 1875, features two carved birds, possibly robins, each perched in a flowering plant. The mold's intricate detailing is characteristic of the folk art tradition of the period. This small wooden object, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the domestic crafts and artistic practices of everyday life in the 18th and 19th centuries.