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Bucket, Fire

Object Name:
Bucket, Fire
Object ID:
2006.060.01
Place of Origin:
Dover, NH
Date:
circa 1795
Description:
Fire bucket. Owned by William Hale (1765-1848), Dover, NH. Painted leather. "Wm. HALE." in black letters on yellow scrolled banner; "1795 / No. 2 / F[ire] S[ociety]" painted in black letters beneath banner; exterior painted green overall with black trim; leather handle with two iron rings attached to rim.
Material:
Leather
Dimensions:
H-12 Dia-9 inches
Provenance:
Probably owned by William Hale (1765-1848) of Dover, NH.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles H. Sawyer
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