Object number
65/89
Description
A cheese sampler used in order to test the quality of the cheese.
A cheese sampler, used for withdrawing samples from cheese in order to test the quality of the cheese. It consists of a steel blade, divided into three parts by steel dividers and tapering to a rounded point, and a T-shaped beech handle.
Physical description
cheese sampler: metal, wood
Archival history
MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – ‘Id no.: 65/89 // Object name: SAMPLER // Other name: Cheese Scoop or Tester // … // Description: A long, substantially made cheese scoop in very good condition. The blade is made from steel and the trough is divided into three parts by steel dividers. The scoop tapers to a rounded point. The handle is T-shaped and made from polished beech wood. // Use: For withdrawing samples from cheese in order to test its quality.’
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11420.tif - High resolution image
