Show and Tell Friday... Heirloom Churn

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Hosted by Kelli at,

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Make sure you stop by and see Kelli and

all the other Bloggers posting

their Pretty Goodies today.

Another Family Heirloom

Antique Clay Churn from 1930's
Belonged to my Grandmother Maude.


Originally used for churning butter
it had a matching lid with a
wooden churning paddle.
Later in years the lid and paddle broke and
this lil guys main job was reduced
to being a door stop.

No artist stamps or dates on the
bottom.. just relying on stories
passed on through the years.



In March of 2007 my family was
involved in a huge Easter drama
with our old Church.
As you can tell from the picture below..
everything on set.. props, clothing, pottery etc..
had to be fitting of that period.

When the set director found out I had this old
churn he asked me to bring it in... Once
he saw it he had a fit over it, and
knew what scene he wanted it in.
I was a lil hesitant at first but knew
he was right.. it was perfect for
where he wanted it...
"The Last Supper" scene.
After assuring me that nothing would
happen to it.. that it would be
securely locked away until opening
night.. I agreed.

From prestigious butter maker...
to convenient humbled door holder...
to proud holder of wine
in a reinactment of one of the
most famous Suppers of all time.
I think he's lived a great life...
and I'm proud to have helped
in his journey of restoring his pride.




Thank You for taking the time
to visit with me today..
and a special Thank You to
Kelli for hosting this outreach
for us all.