Bucket, Fire
- Object Name:
- Bucket, Fire
- Object ID:
- 1948.009.02
- Place of Origin:
- Nashua, NH
- Date:
- 1811-1830
- Description:
- Fire bucket. Owned by Jesse Estey (1781-1846), Nashua, NH. Leather and iron. Barrel-shaped body of sewn construction. Rolled leather handle fastened at ends to iron rings which are in turn secured by leather loops sewn into the bucket's rolled rim. Outer surface painted green with black handle. Inside is painted brown/red that goes below rim. Rim is dark green. Gilt inscription on face: "J. ESTEY. / No. 4.", against green background within down-curving panel with foliate gilt borders. Central dart, at bottom edge of front, sewn with hidden stitches. Bent slightly from original contour. Printed paper label on front: "Seth Greenleaf Collection." Decoration worn. One of a pair.
- Material:
- Leather
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-11 W-7.5 D-8 inches
- Provenance:
- Jesse Estey (1781-1846) was a tavern keeper and grain dealer in Nashua, NH. He was the great-great-grandfather of the donor, Seth Greenleaf Smith (1893-1970).
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Seth Greenleaf Smith
- Subjects:
- Fire fighting equipment
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