Historical information
The use of cookie cutters dates back to at least Roman times, as some were found in the ruins of Pompeii. They were buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Significance
Cookie cutters have been used to create attractive shaped biscuits and cakes for many years.
Physical description
Five round metal pastry cutters with serrated edges, the largest one with a handle.
Inscriptions & markings
None.
Subjects
References
- The Evolution of Cookie Cutters Throughout History A history of the evolution of cookie cutters.
