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A roller butter print with a design consisting of a series of leaf and flower patterns with a simple border. Part of the Sharp collection.
This is a roller print, with an attached handle which has been repaired. The design consists of a series of leaf and flower patterns with a simple border. This is used for decorating the butter by rolling a print onto it. This came to the collection as part of the Sharp collection.

The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘History Artefacts’ cards - ‘PRINT- ROLLER // PROCESSING MILK BUTTER // Source: Rev Sharp // Description: a roller print with attached handle which has been repaired. The design consists of a series of leaf and flower patterns with a simple border. Use: For decorating the butter by rolling a print onto it.’