Pa. German Butter Mold c. 1938

albertlevone

drawing

pencil drawn

drawing

amateur sketch

aged paper

toned paper

light pencil work

pencil sketch

pencil drawing

underpainting

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"Pa. German Butter Mold" (c. 1938) is a watercolor drawing by Albert Levone (1855-1995) that captures the intricate detail of a Pennsylvania Dutch butter mold. The design features a stylized floral motif with radiating leaves and stars carved into the wooden mold. This type of mold was used to shape butter for household use, and it exemplifies the decorative and practical traditions of Pennsylvania German folk art.