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Bucket, Fire

Object Name:
Bucket, Fire
Object ID:
1965.050.02
Place of Origin:
Salisbury, NH
Date:
1810-1830
Description:
Fire bucket. One of a pair. Owned by Stephen Webster, Salisbury, NH. Leather and iron. Tapered cylindrical body. Two banners in circular pattern with scrolled ends on front. Worn lettering, mostly illegible; said to read "Salisbury / No. 2 / S. Webster". Top banner: "Sal..." Illegible lettering in oval in center. Bottom banner appears to have lettering: ".......r". Exterior background color is dark brown to dark green. There may be a slight or thin dark brown coating on interior. Bucket leans slightly to right and forward.
Material:
Leather
Metal
Dimensions:
H-18.2 W-9.1 D-8.2 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. H. M. Farrell, in memory of H. M. Farrell
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