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1961.235

ID Number: 1961.235
Category: T&E For Materials
Sub-category: food processing T&E
Item Type: butter-working
Item Name: spade
Materials: WOOD, MAPLE
Measurements: overall: 5 1/8 in x 9 1/2 in
Description: Hooked handle; flattened ladle; bowl shape
History: Freshly churned butter contains disseminated buttermilk, which must be removed to obtain a good flavour and prevent spoilage. With small amounts of butter this was done by washing it in cold water, then squeezing and pressing it in a wooden bowl with a curved paddle.
Collection Name: Museum Windsor
Subject (Fre): Y

Subjects

French Canadians / Canadiens-français subject

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