The size and shape is the same as a hanging butter churn in our collection,
although our butter churn has a wider opening at the top and a wire handle
from which to hang the churn.

Amanda Dyer
Curator
Bell County Museum
Belton, TX

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Smudge pot for heating an orchard during a freeze, I think... :)
Nancy Lynch
Exhibits Curator
City of Greeley Museums

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Now I have one of those "what is this" questions.  This item belonged to
and
orchardist.. But may not necessarily be agriculturally related.  We are
curious what it might be.. Images can be found here


http://yakimavalleymuseum.org/paul/

David Lynx

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