Butter Churn
Datec. 1830 - 1860
MediumSalt-glazed stoneware with cobalt ornament and wood
DimensionsChurn: 17 × 9 1/4 inches (43.2 × 23.5 cm)
Paddle: 31 × 4 1/2 inches (78.7 × 11.4 cm)
Overall: 32 5/16 × 9 1/4 inches (82.1 × 23.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Elizabeth Millar Bullard.
Object number1926.89.5.a-.c
CopyrightThe images and text contained on this page are owned by Telfair Museums or used by the Museum with permission from the owners. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission or display of these materials is prohibited with the exception of items deemed “fair use” as defined by U.S. and international copyright laws.Label TextBecause it was more durable and less refined in appearance than other ceramics like porcelain, most American stoneware was intended for use in everyday tasks like food preparation and storage. Manufacturers added cobalt decorations to help set their products apart from competitors. Since flowers often are associated with femininity, the decorator of this churn may have chosen to adorn it with a floral garland because they expected a woman, rather than a man, to use it.
Text written for 'Lingua Flora,' on view from June 21–September 8, 2024.
