Historical information

These wooden butter pats were used to shape butter into bricks; making butter ready for use. The excess moisture would be squeezed out of the butter; which was then transferred to a wooden board. The butter maker would hold one of these pats in each hand and work the butter into shape. These wooden pats are thin; light and easy to hold. The inside face is ribbed to grip the butter and squeeze out any further water. It was also used to make patterns on the finished butter.

Significance

of significance to the AHNL as an item of kitchen equipment

Physical description

pair of wooden butter pats with handles, main rectangular body of each is ribbed on one side. Small hole at top of each pat ? for hanging

Inscriptions & markings

0n the side of each handle the number 96.23 is written. Sticker with previous catalogue number written on it is fixed to one handle