Name/TitleMilk Churn

About this objectThis is part of a set of milking machinery consisting of three milk churns with lids, three pulsators, three sets of teat clusters, a milk cooler with a header tank, a strainer, a three legged milking stool, three small connecting pipes and other spares, and a stand. The principle of these machines was the creation of a vacuum, causing suction. The clusters were put on the cow, and held by suction. The milk was drawn off in rhythm by the engine or electrically powered pulsator. Once in the milking churn, the milking complete, the milk would be poured through the strainer with a filter cloth or paper inside to remove surface impurities, then into the header tank. From here it would slowly pour through the tap at the base and onto the cooler, which would be connected to cold running water, circulating through the interior and making a large expanse of cold metal over which the milk would slowly descend. A strainer was also used to clean the milk after the cooling process.

Medium and MaterialsHeight - 390 mm
Height with lid - 550 mm
Diameter - 315 mm

Object numberSTMEA:82.A.23.1.1

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)