Object number
51/54
Collection
Description
This type of scoop was used for skimming off butter as it formed in the churn. It is carved from one piece of wood and has a series of holes in the bottom.
Physical description
1 butter skimmer: wood; good condition
Archival history
MERL list / description [Massingham Collection, October 1989] – 'ACC. NO.: 51/54 // NAME: SKIMMER // NEG NO.: 35/34, 35/72 // STORAGE: P. Ex. [Permanent Exhibition] Gallery.', From Lawrence Stern's home at Coxwold, North Yorkshire where he had his parish. Given to Massingham by a Mrs Macaulay.
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_34.tif - High resolution image
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\35 series negatives\Scans\35_72.tif - High resolution image
