Turk’s head mold

1880-1940

Measurements

3 in x 8-1/4 in (dia)

Materials

Glazed white earthenware

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Miss Marion E. Wilson

Accession Number

1973.121

Comments

This style of mold, commonly used to mold puddings and cakes, features spiral or swirled lobes.  The mold is coated in a clear glaze revealing the color of the earthenware ceramic.  These specific types of molds were usually made in redware and were made by many different potters over several generations.  

Two other very similar redware Turk’s head molds in the collection are accession nos. 1973.120 and 1971.745.