Churn c. 1936

Samuel Sulkowitz's 1936 watercolor, *Churn*, is a detailed illustration of a traditional butter churn. Depicted in a simplified, yet realistic style, the artwork presents a clear view of the churn, its wooden lid, and its wooden dasher, which would be used to agitate the cream. The blue and white design on the churn, a common motif in American folk art, adds a touch of whimsy to the utilitarian object. This artwork serves as a documentation of a bygone era, capturing a moment in time when churning butter was a common practice.