Butter churn

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Type of object

Butter churn

Origin

Switzerland

Technique and material

Glass, metal, wood

Date

sine dato

Dimensions

35 x 11 x 19 cm

A churn is a device designed for making butter. The metal crank mechanism, which is typical of the industrial era, turns a wooden paddle to beat the cream.

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