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Wooden Butter-Working Bowl

Datec. 1890-1910
Dimensions6.5 x 25.4 cm
Credit LineGift of Jeanette McLaren, 1992.
Object number1992.011.010
Label TextHomemade butter was turned out into a bowl like this after it formed in the churn. The butter maker then used a butter paddle to press out excess buttermilk and work in salt if desired.
NameBowl, Butter-Working