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BUTTER COOLER

c. 1920
Overview

Unglazed earthenware butter cooler, consisting of a biscuit coloured, bell-shaped lid over a recessed dish. While in use, the dish was filled with water as well as a block of wood.

Historical information

This item was used by the mother of Mrs D W Aris and Miss J Doggett, the donors.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1989.398a-b
Item type
Width
235 mm
Height or length
185 mm
Year
Statement of significance

Historical. Example of butter cooler of the period.

Public Location
DISP.MUSEUM.GALLERY2
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