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Butter prints are used for stamping butter with the hallmark of its place of origin. This wooden butter print shows a design of flowers and leaves, with a patterned border. It was used in the 19th century at Turgis Court Farm, Stratfield Turgis, and possibly earlier at Great Lee Farm, Shinfield.

MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'BUTTER PRINT // [pencil sketch] // Used at Stratfield Turgis, Hants. // See letter attached. // Broken handle // 3 1/2" Diam', MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – 'Notes // Description: A round print made from one piece of wood. It has a flower + leaf design with a patterned border. // Use: For stamping butter with the hallmark of its place of origin. // History: Used at Turgis Court Farm, Stratfield Turgis, Hampshire in the 19th Century and possibly earlier at Great Lee Farm, Shinfield.'

1800-01-01 - 1899-12-31

Nineteenth century