Wanted advert

[Fresh Fields]

Hello from down under.

As a local rural historian the attached 1911 advert had instant context, and meaning to me.

However upon reflection I assume, many would have a second reading, and still be scratching their head.

The sort of add that probably, would not be considered PC today.

Alan.

[josey]

 

[Fresh Fields]

Morning from NZ.

Apologies for not getting back to this thread sooner.

“Stripping” in Dairy farming terms was the common practice of hand milking [following machine application] with the intention of completely draining a cows udder of milk. On the erroneous assumption, that the last milk extracted, held the most cream. [Cream floats to the top, when not stirred, unless homogenized].

The practice was still quite common in the 1950’s.

By that time milking machines had been invented that safely, and efficiently, did all that was required, but in 1911 mechanical milking machines were relatively new contraptions. Hard to sanitize, and in many cases injurious to the udder.

Alan.

[Rena]

Glad you came back with an explanation, as I didn't know whether to laugh or gasp with shock   

[Fresh Fields]

Having acquired knowledge of the period you are researching helps. Just like "Your Bubble" gained a whole new meaning in 2020.

I believe, Stripping, Dressing, and or Dresser, would also have been associated with the fiber and cordage industry.

Alan.