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Bucket, Fire

Object Name:
Bucket, Fire
Object ID:
1995.530.02.1
Place of Origin:
Concord, NH
Description:
Fire bucket. Owned by Richard Herbert (1761-1855), Concord, NH. Leather; iron. Cylindrical body, tapering downward. Exterior painted very dark green and varnished. Two banners with scroll end decorations on front; they appear to have black background and yellow edging and letter color but are quite dark now due to discoloration of the varnish; top banner reads: "R. Herbert"; bottom banner reads: "Concord." Handle is thick sewn leather attached to wire loops that are attached to leather straps attached to rim. One of a pair.
Material:
Tissue
Leather
Metal
Dimensions:
H-18.6 W-7.7 D-8.2 inches
Provenance:
Owned by Richard Herbert, Concord, NH.
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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