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Churn, Butter

Object Name:
Churn, Butter
Object ID:
1977.055.22
Creator:
Blanchard, Porter (1788-1871) -- Manufacturer
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Date:
1840-1870
Description:
Butter churn, made by Porter Blanchard (1788-1871), Concord, NH. Wood, painted yellow. Stencilled on removable lid: "THE BEST CHURN OUT / MADE BY / PORTER BLANCHARD / CONCORD, N.H." Stencilled on side: "NO. 5 / DAVIS PATENT / SELF ADJUSTING / CHURN. / MANUFACTURED / BY / PORTER / BLANCHARD / CONCORD, N.H."
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-31.25 W-21.75 D-18 inches
Provenance:
From the James Cowan Sawyer Collection of household items, farm tools and equipment, and other items used in the Durham, NH, area.
Credit Line:
James Cowan Sawyer Collection, Gift of George F. Sawyer and Charles H. Sawyer
Subjects:
Butter churns
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