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Pattern Stamping Mold

Collection Type

  • Textiles

Date

1820-1860

GUSN

GUSN-10644

Description

Fan-shaped carved stamping mold depicting geometric floral spray of two 44-petal red flowers, green leafage, off-white ground and back; wood with long handle in reverse; old paint.

Details

Descriptive Terms

patterns (guides)
wood (plant material)
Carved
Painted
Wood
Pattern

Inscription

Two handwritten paper labels on the backside: 1. Bought/ in/ Vermont [per NFL] 2. Brands used/ in stamping./ Mr. Barney [not in NFL's handwriting]

Associated Building

Original to Cogswell's Grant (Essex, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 10 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little

Accession Number

1992.536

Places

Vermont (United States)

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