Churning Collection

A Holstein vertical butter churn
3732534 A Holstein vertical butter churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Holstein vertical butter churn. This model was a belt-driven, powered either by steam or water)

A butter churn powered by a dog running on a treadmill
3732834 A butter churn powered by a dog running on a treadmill; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter churn powered by a dog running on a treadmill)

A butter churn powered by wind
3732833 A butter churn powered by wind; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter churn powered by wind. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A battery of churns with vertical dashers
3732533 A battery of churns with vertical dashers; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a battery of churns with vertical dashers as used in Jones, Gaulkner & Co.'s butter factory)

A dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn
3732542 A dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn. Below are diagrams of a piston and barrel churns)

An engraving depicting different butter churns. Left: Vertical treadle butter churn
5311367 An engraving depicting different butter churns. Left: Vertical treadle butter churn. Right: a barrel churn containing an axle with fan vanes turned by a crank handle

A piston churn
3732835 A piston churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a piston churn. Below are diagrams of a piston and barrel churns. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A butter maid churning butter
3732826 A butter maid churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a butter maid churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dairy and dairymaid using a barrel churn
3732543 A dairy and dairymaid using a barrel churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dairy and dairymaid using a barrel churn. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn
3732537 A dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dairy and dairymaid using a piston churn. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A paddle churn used for butter making
3732829 A paddle churn used for butter making; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a paddle churn used for butter making. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting women churning butter, 19th century
5310642 An engraving depicting women churning butter, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Two different types of butter churns
3732830 Two different types of butter churns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a vertical treadle butter churn (left) and a barrel churn containing an axle with fan vanes turned by a crank handle

The use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn
3732535 The use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a see-saw type of vertical butter churn. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bradford's 'Diaphragm' Churn
3732532 Bradford's 'Diaphragm' Churn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Bradford's 'Diaphragm' churn: the large lid (on stand at bottom) made removal of butter easy

An elderly man churning butter
3732832 An elderly man churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an elderly man churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dairymaid churning butter
3732538 A dairymaid churning butter; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dairymaid churning butter. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Colvin's hydraulic milking machine
3732504 Colvin's hydraulic milking machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Colvin's hydraulic milking machine: corrugated rubber suction cups were placed over the teats)

Interior with woman and children near a churn, 1854-1914. Creator: Albert Neuhuys
Interior with woman and children near a churn, 1854-1914

Butter Churn, c. 1936. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1936

Butter Churn, c. 1939. Creator: Paul Ward
Butter Churn, c. 1939

Anthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Anthony's Double-Action Patent Churn, 1850. This new apparatus consists of a strong dovetailed box, with a close-fitting lid...motion is given by turning the handle...The Churn is described in

A Woman Churning, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
A Woman Churning, 1855

A Woman Churning, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
A Woman Churning, 1855

A Woman Churning, 1855. Creator: Jean Francois Millet
A Woman Churning, 1855

Five Gallon Churn, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Barnett
Five Gallon Churn, c. 1937

Egyptian Women churning Butter, Proverbs, xxx, 33 (engraving)
959698 Egyptian Women churning Butter, Proverbs, xxx, 33 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Women churning Butter, Proverbs, xxx, 33)

Trades in Regency England. Spinning, reaping flax and Suffolk horses. Woman spinning wool on a wheel outside a cottage in Lavenham 28, boy harvesting hemp for sailcloth in Suffolk 29

Churning Butter, Dog Wheel, Isle of Capri, Italy Date: 1907

Advert, Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder, churning made easy, good fresh butter all the year round. Date: 1869

Dreaming of the Future (litho)
6001923 Dreaming of the Future (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreaming of the Future)

Usa, Oregon, Yachats. Thor's Well, Waves Crashing into Thor's Well Date: 03-08-2021

Usa, Oregon, Bandon. Bandon Beach, Sunset at the Beach

Usa, Oregon, Yachats. Thors Well, Waves Crashing into Thors Well

Jupiter Pressing the Stormclouds, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Jupiter Pressing the Stormclouds, 1540-56

Wife of tobacco sharecropper cleaning butter churn, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of tobacco sharecropper cleaning butter churn. Person County, North Carolina

Corner of kitchen, home of tobacco sharecropper, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Corner of kitchen. Home of tobacco sharecropper. Person County, North Carolina

Mountain pastures. Milking the cows and cheese making (fresco)
XOT361869 Mountain pastures. Milking the cows and cheese making (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsilio, Torre dell Aquila, Italy; (add.info.: contadini all Alpeggio)

USA, Maryland, Great Falls, Potomac River and Kayaker

Churn, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Lelah Nelson
Churn, 1935/1942

Compositional study of a female peasant making butter
3469909 Compositional study of a female peasant making butter (grey wash & chinese white over black chalk on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 15.2x11.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, c. 1700 (opaque w / c & gold)
874506 The Churning of the Ocean of Milk, c.1700 (opaque w/c & gold) by Indian School, (18th century); 14.2 x20.7 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Cheese and Butter Making and Prize Cheeses at the Dairy Show (engraving)
1602579 Cheese and Butter Making and Prize Cheeses at the Dairy Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trades in Regency England. Brick making, butter churning and rabbit warren. Brickmaker with bricks, hod, kiln and wheelbarrow in Woolpit 31, woman churning butter in an urn in Bury dairy 32

The Buttermaids Costume (engraving)
STC259821 The Buttermaids Costume (engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Private Collection; (add.info.: Habit de la Beuriere; ); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

A Man and Woman from the Vosges, from the Encyclopedie des Voyages
CHT199658 A Man and Woman from the Vosges, from the Encyclopedie des Voyages, 1796 (colour litho) by Grasset de Saint-Sauveur, Jacques (1757-1810) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Capitol and Labor, 1881 (oil on canvas)
NYH188134 Capitol and Labor, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Henry, Edward Lamson (1841-1919); 31.8x38.7 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Dairymaids in the Alps near Tegernsee, early 19th century (colour engraving)
CHT218510 Dairymaids in the Alps near Tegernsee, early 19th century (colour engraving) by German School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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"From Ancient Traditions to Modern Wonders: Exploring the Fascinating World of Churning" Churning, a practice dating back centuries, has been an integral part of various cultures around the world. Whether it's churning butter or spinning flax, this age-old technique has left its mark on history and continues to captivate us today. In quaint countryside kitchens, the rhythmic motion butter evokes images of simpler times. From Egyptian women gracefully working their churns to Regency England tradesmen skillfully reaping flax, this timeless process symbolizes hard work and dedication. One can almost hear the creaking sound as a dog wheel churns away in Standon Boys Farm Home in Eccleshall, Staffordshire. The nostalgia surrounding this scene takes us back to a bygone era when manual labor was at the heart of daily life. But churning is not limited to rural settings alone; even bustling cities like Capri in Italy have embraced its charm. As we stroll along Isle of Capri's picturesque streets, we catch glimpses of locals effortlessly creating creamy delights that tantalize our taste buds. The allure extends beyond its practicality; it also holds cultural significance. Engravings depicting Egyptian women engaged in this ancient art remind us that traditions are passed down through generations with love and care. Proverbs teach us valuable lessons about patience and perseverance - just as one must patiently churn butter for hours before enjoying its rich rewards. "As he who cools his porridge too long will have lumps, " teaches Proverb xxx verse 33 - reminding us that good things come to those who wait. Fast forward to modern times, where technological advancements have revolutionized our approach towards churning. Tomlinson & Co's Butter Powder advertises convenience without compromising quality - catering to our fast-paced lifestyles while preserving tradition. Nature itself showcases breathtaking spectacles related to churning.