Doughnut Cutter, 1870-1890, Used by Sarah Ann Faught
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This doughnut cutter is an unusual, very personal memento of a deceased loved one. When Sarah Faught put down this doughnut cutter in January 1890, she would never again pick it up to make this special treat for her children. Sarah died a few days later after the birth of her 12th child. Her mourning family carefully preserved this cutter -- along with the remaining doughnuts -- transforming this simple, utilitarian object into a memorial, a symbol of a mother's love.
This doughnut cutter is an unusual, very personal memento of a deceased loved one. When Sarah Faught put down this doughnut cutter in January 1890, she would never again pick it up to make this special treat for her children. Sarah died a few days later after the birth of her 12th child. Her mourning family carefully preserved this cutter -- along with the remaining doughnuts -- transforming this simple, utilitarian object into a memorial, a symbol of a mother's love.
Artifact
Doughnut cutter
Date Made
1870-1890
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2012.108.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the family of John M. Hughes.
Material
Metal
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Diameter: 3 in
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