2018/20/1-2

This is a model of a milking parlour with a pipeline connected to a canning unit. The introductory panel explains the model: 'In-can cooling model (scale 1"=1') showing tandem parlour with series in-can pipeline milking and circulation equipment (incorporating N.I.R.D. [National Institute for Research into Dairying] system for hot water sterilization)'. The scale is 1 inch to 1 foot. The model has many information panels explaining the pieces of equipment including vacuum pump, delivery line, heater and cooling unit. The model has a wooden case stamped 'IN CAN DAIRY MODEL 1' and on the reverse 'THE EDA // 2 SAVOY HILL // LONDON WC2'. The model was made by Edwin G. Crook for the East Midlands Electricity Board. It was acquired for display at Elvaston Castle Working Farm Museum in the 1980s. It is one of two models (2018/20-2018/21) which may have originally been made for demonstrating new technology to farmers.

Model (1) in box (2): wood, metal, plastic, rubber; fair condition

Museum Object Entry Form – ‘Museum Name: Museum of English Rural Life // Received from: Laura Waters // Address: Buxton Museum and Art Gallery Terrace Road Buxton SK17 6DA // Tel No: ... // Owner (if different): // Address: // Tel No: // Description of Object/Collection: 1 x MODEL MILKING PARLOUR IN CASE // 1 x MODEL FOOD PREP UNIT IN CASE see associated paperwork for info // Reason for Entry: Donation // Additional Agreement (Donations/Sales Only): Depositor on behalf of Derbyshire County Council // Museum Signatory: O. Douglas 08/03/18 // Return of Object to Owner: ‘, Exit Form - 'Buxton Museum & Art Gallery // Institution: exit number: A0505 // REMOVAL: Ollie Douglas // Museum of English Rural Life // ITEMS: 1) DERSE: 12724 Model dairy in case 2) DERSE: 12725 Model food prep unit in case // Scale models showing the application of electricity. 1) A tandem parlour with in-can pipeline milking and circulation equipment incorporating N.I.R.D. system for hot water sterilisation. 2) Two storey feed preparation installation for the smaller farm. Gifted by East Midlands Electricity Officer B.E. Evans in 1984. Made by Edwin G. Crook, London? // EXIT Transfer'

Greater London [region]

Milking parlour, Model

Wood, Metal, Plastic, Rubber

Carved, Painted