Butter Press

Object/Artifact

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Perth Museum

Name/Title

Butter Press

Entry/Object ID

925.174.3

Description

Butter Press: This wooden butter press was used to impress a design upon the slabs of butter. The bottom of the press itself is circular; the design is composed of a flower and two leaves, with a sprig of lighter leaves at one side. The stamp itself has a longish handle, and is made from a wood that is relatively deep in colour, with reddish undertones.

Dimensions

Height

4-1/2 in

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

11cm H 7cm in diameter

Material

Wooden