Woman churning butter
Date1840-1880
OriginEurope, Germany
MediumWood
DimensionsOH: 4 3/4" x OW: 1 3/4" x OD: 3 3/4"
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. Effie Thixton Arthur
Object number1979.1200.86
DescriptionA wooden figure of woman dressed in a dark blue dress with white pantaloons stands on a box base. She stands in front of a churn with her arms outstretched holding the stick.There is a wire crank protruding from one long side. When turned, the figure's arms holding the stick move up and down as if churning butter. The top of the base is painted green. The sides are a light brown with splotches of black.Exhibition(s)
1840-1870
1840-1880
ca 1840
ca. 1925
August 11, 1755
ca. 1700