Contributed by Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum
Description
The barrel churn was a major advance over the the traditional dash churn. This model was designed to be turned end over end by a hand crank.
Several quarts of sour cream were poured into the churn, sealed and then the barrel was turned. Barrel turns had no internal agitators, just the action of the barrel was enough to turn the cream to butter.
Barrel churns were used on larger home farm operations where the butter production was intended for more than just home consumption.
About This Item
- Title: End-over-end barrel churn, ca. 1910
- Creation Date: circa 1910
- Subject Date: circa 1910
- Location: Littleton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Steel
- Dimensions: 80 cm x 53 cm x 50 cm
- Local Code: 2002.0001.353
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum1678 U.S. Route 1, Littleton, ME 04730
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