Corn cob mold

1830-1875

Measurements

2-3/8 in x 7-5/8 in x 4-3/4 in

Materials

Glazed redware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Miss Marion E. Wilson

Accession Number

1973.123

Condition Notes

The mold has two chips in the rim and chips on each side of the foot, along with flakes, and roughness.

Comments

The oval corn cob mold has a half ear of corn molded into the inside with a surrounding shelf and raised rim.  The mold stands on a foot.  Splotches of black (probably manganese) sponge decoration color the inside and outside of the upper body.  Red ceramic body is coated in a clear glaze.