Can, Milk
- Object Name:
- Can, Milk
- Object ID:
- 1995.049.01
- Creator:
- Delaval -- Manufacturer
- Date:
- 1950-1960
- Description:
- DeLaval Bucket Milker, used primarily c. 1950-1960 at Sand Bank Farm, Contoocook, NH. Bucket with valved lid and with plain lid.
1. Can. Stainless steel. Swinging top handle and stationary side handle. Top handle lugs embossed "DE LAVAL". Bottom engraved "04226". 14" high x 12.25" diam.
2. Valved Lid, with removable valve shut-off. 5.6" high x 7.5" diam.
A. Lid. Stainless steel with hard rubber center. Lid features include soldered handle with hook for hose, valve with shut-off, and hard rubber mechanical/electrical unit. Two valves from rubber unit: one plastic ribbed connector valve, and one plain steel valve. Rubber embossed "DE LAVAL / U.S. PAT. NO. 2,018,713."
B. Valve shut-off. "M" engraved on top.
3. Plain lid. Stainless steel, with handle. 2" high x 7.5" diam. - Material:
- Metal
Steel
Rubber - Dimensions:
- H-14 Dia-12.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Sand Bank Farm (1948-1995), Contoocook, NH. Ayrshire dairy farm, closed with a dispersal auction on March 25, 1995. Milking equipment purchased at auction. See accession folder for farm history.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Sand Bank Farm
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