Summary: Butter Churn
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This was the type of plunger churn commonly used in the early 20th century. The wooden plunger was moved in an up and down motion through the milk in order to produce butter. The butter accumulated on the surface of the liquid and was skimmed off, battered with flat wooden beaters to remove beads of salty liquid and then shaped. The liquid residue was buttermilk and this was a popular drink.
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