Historical information

Very little is known about this particular Butter Churn. It may have been used by a local dairy farmer.

Significance

an example of early butter churns (wooden) used around the late 1800's by dairy farmers.

Physical description

A large round wheel made of wood with an iron rim and a wooden paddle turned by a handle.It is on a square wooden stand.

Inscriptions & markings

Cherry and Sons.Gisborne Victoria