Name/TitleCheese press

About this objectThis comprises of a cylinder, base and lid.

The cylinder sides are perforated with 12 rows of 5 holes.

The base is perforated with 5 holes, and 2 holes in the side.

The lid is made up of 3 equal planks.

Medium and MaterialsCylinder: willow
Base: elm(?), bound with iron
Lid: deal

MeasurementsBase: Height: 6 inches (14.8cm)
4 Struts: each 1/2 inch
Outer diameter: 1 foot 1/2 inch (32.2cm)
Inner diameter: 10 inches (15.9cm)

Cylinder: Height: 9 1/2 inches (242 mm)
Outer diameter: 9 3/4 inches (252 mm)
Inner diameter: 9 7/8 inches (233 mm)

Lid: Diameter: 8 3/4 inches (22.8 cm)
Height: 1 7/8 inches (4.8cm)

Object Typecheese press

Object numberSTMEA:A.2589

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)