Object number
68/276
Description
A skimmer originally owned by cheesemakers, so most likely used to help separate the curd from the whey.
This skimmer has a circular brass plate perforated with round holes and a long iron handle with a hook on the end so that it could be hung up beside the fire. Original owners were cheesemakers, so mostly likely used to help separate the curd from the whey.
Physical description
1 skimmer: metal (iron, brass)
Archival history
MERL Recording form-‘Name Object: SKIMMER, metal// Name and Address of Owner: Major General A. N. Moon, Torphind, Aberdeenshire// Date: 5th August// Who used it: Joseph Turner, Mary Ann Turner (nee Vowles), farmers and cheesemakers// When was it used: c.1840- 1887// Where was it used: Farm on Causeway, Mark, Somerset// From what materials is the object made: Iron, Brass// Is it corroded or broken or damaged in any way: Bowl broken in several places. Green corrosion// What are its approx. measurements: Length: 59cm, Diameter: 19cm// [Pencil drawing].’
Object name
Material
Dimensions
- Length 590 mm
- Diameter 190 mm
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9499.tif - High resolution image
