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Mould

1800-1840 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Gingerbread mould of wood, carved in the centre of one side with a representation of a King and Queen, side-by-side, with crown and robes. On the other side is a grotesque subject.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Carved wood
Brief description
Gingerbread mould, English, 1800-1840
Physical description
Gingerbread mould of wood, carved in the centre of one side with a representation of a King and Queen, side-by-side, with crown and robes. On the other side is a grotesque subject.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.9cm
  • Length: 20.3cm
  • Depth: 14.3cm
Credit line
Given by Lady Alice B. Gomme
Object history
Given to the V&A in 1931 by Lady Alice B. Gomme [R.P.31/11600].
Historical context
Mould used for making gingerbread.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
W.67-1931

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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