Fish Mold c. 1938

"Fish Mold" is a 1938 artwork by Amos C. Brinton, a renowned American artist (1888-1982) who specialized in industrial design. This detailed drawing showcases a mold for a fish-shaped loaf of bread or cake, capturing its realistic form with intricate details of scales and fins. Brinton’s work often explored the intersections of art and craft, demonstrating how functionality could be intertwined with aesthetic appeal in everyday objects. This piece, with its straightforward depiction of a common kitchen tool, embodies this concept.