cream separator

Main mechanism of a cream separator, made of iron and painted green. The main body is rectangular with rounded edges, and has an oval plate with an inscription on the side. The top part is circular and painted red. A detachable handle fits onto the side, which is used to turn the mechanism.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
1988.5xiv
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 180 mm x 230 mm x 290 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
iron; metal; wood; paint
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
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