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  • Object number
    97/63
  • Creator
    Forth (Manufacturer)
  • Description
    This is a medium size metal churn with two side handles. The lid is set into the rim and has a raised central portion with holes for ventilation. There is an outlet near the base with a bung. There is also the inscription: 'Copper Shield // H. M. THOMAS // ASHCROFT FARM // CAVERSHAM 1909', and also on the lid, 'JOHN SHACKLE FORTH // READING, LONDON STREET // MANUFACTURER'. This churn is of a type probably used for delivery of milk from a cart to households.
  • Physical description
    1 churn: metal; medium size; two side handles
  • Production place
    London Street [Reading]
  • Object name
    Churn, milk
  • Material
    Metal
  • Associated subject
    MARKETING AND SELLING : distribution
    Milk
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