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Tool - Butter Marker, 1920

  • Deeply carved words for the marker appear backwards

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  • Underside of butter marker defines start and end as well as being able to sit on the edge of the box

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  • Deeply carved words for the marker appear backwards
  • Underside of butter marker defines start and end as well as being able to sit on the edge of the box

Historical information

Used to mark butter in the boxes from the Port Fairy Butter Factory

Significance

Possibly the only butter box marker left from the Port Fairy Butter Factory

Physical description

Tubular embossed "Bonnie Port Western district Choicest" wooden marker. Shaped like a rolling pin. One handle

Inscriptions & markings

Bonnie Port Western district Choicest

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