Accession Number

E130.3

Description

Circular wooden block with a thistle pattern carved into the centre. Around the outside is a zigzag notched pattern intended to leave an imprint in cookie or shortbread dough. The backside is plain except for a maker's location imprint.

Narrative

This not an antique item but the process used to create the mold has not changed from the 19th century. The Scottish thistle design is likely something the Dunsmuir family would have enjoyed.

Dimensions

3.6 x 22 cm
Height is thickness of block.

Material

Wood

Inscription

On verso:
LEVEN
FIFE 
SCOTLAND