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Dipping the Curd

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A worker at the Jorden Cheese factory dips curd to make swiss cheese.

Date Created:
1914

Publication Information

Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6045

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0129VF
Legacy ID
WHi 1934

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Hooping the Curd

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Pressing Curd

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Two men pressing the curd into a form at the Swiss Cheese Factory.

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Cheesemaker Laurel Ettien, measuring the weight of cheese curd after it was separated from the whey.

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