Early 20th Century Purim Cake Mold from Poland

20th century

caption:
These crude but vividly carved light wood molds were used in shaping Purim cakes popular in the Pale of Settlement.  This mold depicts a hand-carved figure of Mordecai with typical Polish cap, riding on a royally dressed horse.  Mordecai has a recognizable Star of David on his vest.

 

Identifer: CJF.2009.001.082

Medium
Wood

Collection
University of Cincinnati Hillel Collection

Description
Used as a mold for baking.

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