Object number
75/61/1-3
Description
This is a funnel shaped tinned steel strainer with handles at each side. It has a straining surface of 8" which can cope with milk from 12 cows. There is one metal straining disc present held in place by a steel spring clip. The strainer would have been used to clean milk. This item was used at Hertfordshire College of Agriculture and Horticulture, St. Albans.
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Strainer // Place of use: Oaklands, date of use: 1920-30s // Herts County College of Agriculture and Horticulture, St Albans // Description: A funnel shaped tinned steel strainer with handles at each side. It has a straining surface of 8" which can cope with milk from 12 cows. There is one metal straining disc present held in place by a steel spring clip. Use: For cleaning milk.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_12318.tif - High resolution image
