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Mold, Cake

Object number2011.80.7

MediumIron

Credit LineGift of Anthony DiNardo

DescriptionCast iron cake mold of a lamb, laying on legs with head upright. One rounded handle on left and right sides.Dimensions7.5 x 3.5 x 12.625 in. (19.1 x 8.9 x 32.1 cm)
MarksEmbossed on front bottom edge: "No 866".

Engraved on back of right handle: "922".
Historical NotesCast-iron lamb cake mold related to donor Anthony DiNardo's personal history. The mold was purchased and used by Philomena Brunetti (nee Merena) who was born in Piaggine, Italy. Philomena immigrated to Pittsburgh and married James Vincent Brunetti (b. Naples). The mold, which is missing its back, was used to make lamb-shaped cakes for Easter. Philomena passed the tradition on to her daughter Marie Janet Brunetti DiNardo, the mother of the donor. The donor recalls making lamb cakes with his mother and grandmother for Easter and bringing them as presents to his teachers at St. Agnes School in Oakland. The cakes were decorated with coconut to look like fur and given eyes made of maraschino cherries.

Previous owner Philomena Brunetti

Related person James Vincent Brunetti

Related person Marie Janet Brunetti DiNardo

Related institution St. Agnes School

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