Butter churn

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Butter churn

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.812 a-c

Description

Butter churn, plunger type with tapered cylindrical shape bound with interlapped hoops (4): handle extension of stave; plunger cruciform, with long handle; cover of maple, with cut to fit handle of churn; old red paint.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1768 - 1833 Date made: r. 1768 - 1833

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

# ?
PM.65.812 A-C
PM.65.812a-c

Dimensions

Dimension Description

W Plunger

Height

40-1/4 in

Diameter

12-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 40 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (102.2 x 31.1 cm)

Material

oak, Pine, Maple

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Top is split and held together by one nail; two hoops are loose; old paint on surface very worn. 12/7-Top is split and separated into two pieces.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, SW Corner