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Subiaco Museum > Records

JELLY MOULD: ALUMINIUM, MORRIS FAMILY

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Overview

Aluminium, conical shaped jelly mould with symmetrical longitudinal decoration rising to a flat top with four semi-circular decorations on top. Registration No. on lip 'Rd No 893555.'

Historical information

This collection of jelly moulds shows the popularity of homemade savoury and sweet jellies. The first ceramic moulds were made from about 1750, with metal moulds coming into use by 1830. Glass moulds were widely used by the 1930s.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1985.738

Item type

Material

Inscriptions and markings

Registration No. on lip 'Rd No 893555.'

Keywords

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Food Consumption And Preparation

Food Presentation

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

Domestic equipment. Moulds used by Mrs Morris's parents-in-law.

Public location

DISP.MUSEUM.GALLERY2

Last modified

Friday, 21 November, 2025

Completeness

83

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