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A plunger type butter print. The print has a design of a cow under a tree surrounded by an elaborate patterned border. Part of Sharp collection.
This is a fine large plunger type butter print. The outer case is wider at the top than at the bottom. The print has a design of a cow under a tree surrounded by an elaborate patterned border. It is used for measuring and marking blocks of butter. This item came to the museum as part of Reverend Sharp collection.

1 butter print: wood (sycamore); good condition

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- PLUNGER // PROCESSING MILK BUTTER // Source: Rev Sharp // Description: A fine large plunger print. The outer case is wider at the top than at the bottom. The print has a design of a cow under a tree surrounded by an elaborate patterned border. Use: For measuring and marking blocks of butter.’