Name/Title
Small Butter ChurnEntry/Object ID
2017.16.1Description
Butter churn with a clear glass cream container and a screw-top steel cover and cranking mechanism. The paddle appears to be aluminum. The glass container has a square cross-section with beveled corners. There is a decorative fluting embossed on the glass on top of each side and on the beveled corners. The cast iron cranking mechanism consists of a framework (attached to the cover with three rivets) with two gears, a handle and a spindle extending into the jar.Cataloged By
Bill RiceAcquisition
Accession
2017.16Source or Donor
Hart, Deborah J.Acquisition Method
GiftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
ChurnNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tool, DairyNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Processing EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsSearch Terms
household items, kitchen, dairy processing, kitchen toolDimensions
Height
8 inWidth
6-1/4 inLength
6-1/4 inDimension Notes
The above height is for the glass container only. Total height including turning mechanism is 12.5"Location
Location
Cabinet
Agriculture/DairyRoom
lower levelCategory
PermanentDate
September 26, 2025Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Moe, IrvingPerson or Organization
Moe, EmmaPerson or Organization
Hart, Deborah J.Provenance
Notes
Once belonged to Emma and Irving Moe, the parents of the donor - Deborah Hart.Create Date
October 9, 2017Update Date
August 12, 2026
