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Butter paddles

 Accession
Identifier: MUS-234

Content Description

Two wooden butter paddles from Forest Grove, Oregon (labeled A, B). Used to make butter by forming the curd into lumps and forcing out the milk. Both were made by hand. Butter paddle A is 9 7/8" long, 3 3/4" wide with rounded ends. There is a hole in the end for hanging it up. Butter paddle B is 11" long total, with the handle being 6 1/2" long, 1" in diameter, and the paddle being 4" long, 3 1/2" wide.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • 1800-1950

Extent

2 items ; A: 9 7/8" long, 3 3/4" wide. B: 11" long total, with handle: 6 1/2" long, 1" in diameter, and paddle: 4" long, 3 1/2" wide.

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