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Small butter print decorated with an acorn pattern, 19th century

Description

Carmarthenshire farms have a strong tradition of butter and cheese making. Sycamore was chosen for carving into butter prints and other equipment as this wood does not taint the foodstuffs by leaving a taste.

Owner:
Carmarthenshire County Museum
Creator:
Unknown
License information:
Reproduced by permission of Carmarthenshire County Museum
Copyright Details:
Carmarthenshire County Museum 2003
Publisher Ref:
GTJ23039
Item uploaded:
23/10/2009
Date originally created:
1800-1899
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