Name/Title
Bentwood Butter ChurnDescription
Bentwood butter churn. The legs on each end of the churn were also made from a single piece of wood and bent into an upside down U shape. This artifact has the bent wood construction with bent wood legs and the four half-circle paddles as described. Some wear on outside, decorative painting (decals) is fading away. All parts are in good condition.Context
Patented on August 7, 1877 by Michael Brown, Francis McFarland and Joseph Brown also from Wapakoneta. A second patent was granted to these same three men on June 13, 1882 showing the four half-circle paddles that were commonly found on these butter churns.Collection
Kent, PeggyAcquisition
Accession
2014.051Source or Donor
Peggy KentAcquisition Method
DonationMade/Created
Manufacturer
M. Brown & Co.Date made
circa 1882Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
City
WapakonetaState/Province
OhioCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Kent, PeggyCreate Date
February 24, 2015Update Date
February 7, 2025
