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Bucket

Object Name:
Bucket
Object ID:
1968.052.05
Place of Origin:
Enfield, NH
Date:
circa 1860
Description:
Bucket, wooden, with cover. Cylindrical body, slightly canted inward, comprised of 12 staves held together by three 1" wooden hoops with nailed and stapled finger overlap joints. Two bands at base and one at top. Wooden bail handle attached with wooden bolts. Removable wooden cover with same type of hoop around edge and one fingerlap; all overlaps held down with brad. Pencil inscription inside cover, possibly "Dairy House". Unpainted.
Material:
Wood
Dimensions:
H-9.2 Dia-10 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Ethel Rock Millen
Subjects:
Buckets
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