Historical information
This item would have been very common on farms throughout the Orbost area. Prior to bulk milk, cream was the major commodity which was sold to the butter factory. This is a small separator, typical of home use.
Significance
This domestic kitchen appliance is typical of the period when food processing was done at home. It would have been before the time of mass food processing factories
Physical description
Hand operated rusted metal cream separator with metal and wood handle.
Inscriptions & markings
Front - A.O
Handle-75.T.PR.MIN
Back- (RHS) A.O.
(LHS) Co-op in outline of Australia.
