Butter Paddle

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Name/Title

Butter Paddle

Entry/Object ID

987.6.3

Description

Wooden combination butter paddle and print with a wedge shaped paddle has a rounded tapered handle. One working surface is carved with strait parallel, vertical ridges and a diamond is carved on either side of the central horizontal area. One is centred with a reverse "J" and the other with a reversed "F". The background is carved with diagonal lines radiating from the central point. The entire artifact is carved from one piece of wood. Condition is very good but distal corners are worn.

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1900

Dimensions

Width

9 cm

Depth

1.75 cm

Length

29.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Total length 29.5cm x widith of paddle 9cm x thickness of paddle 1.75cm.

Material

Wood