Butter washer, E. Cherry, 1910 (Approximate)

Historical information

Thought to be used in conjunction with square butter churn (See no. 56). Used by Mrs O'Donoghue from 1925 onwards, when it was purchased second-hand

Physical description

Revolving wooden bowl on square wooden stand, handle missing, wooden agitator for washing butter worked by cog wheel

Inscriptions & markings

On front of stand: "Cherry's Patent". On back: "Cherry's Patent no 2 / Gisborne Victoria"

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