Object number
62/281
Description
This is a skimmer, also called 'fleeter', made of galvanized zinc. It was used for skimming cream from milk. Nothing is known of where it was made or used.
Physical description
1 skimmer: metal (galvanised zinc); good condition
Label Text
3. Skimmer. Once the cream had risen to the surface of the pan, it was skimmed off with an instrument like this and placed in the butter churn. This one is made of brass, a popular material for items of dairy equipment because it would not corrode - thereby harbouring impurities - as a result of being in contact with water. 62/281.3. Skimmer. Once the cream had risen to the surface of the pan, it was skimmed off with an instrument like this and placed in the butter churn. This one is made of brass, a popular material for items of dairy equipment because it would not corrode - thereby harbouring impurities - as a result of being in contact with water. 62/281.
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'SKIMMER, metal', MERL ‘History Artefacts’ card – 'Description // A round skimmer made of galvanized sinc. There is a small bent handle rivetted onto one side of the skimmer. // Use: For skimming cream from the milk.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_5504.tif - High resolution image
