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Bucket, Fire

Object Name:
Bucket, Fire
Object ID:
2006.060.02
Place of Origin:
Dover, NH
Date:
circa 1817
Description:
Fire bucket. Owned by Nathaniel Low (1792-1884), Dover, NH; c. 1817. Painted leather. Convex barrel shape. "N, Low, / No. 2 / 1817." painted in cream letters on black background. Leather handle with two iron rings missing.
Material:
Leather
Dimensions:
H-10.75 Dia-8.25 inches
Provenance:
Probably owned by Dr. Nathaniel Low (1792-1883) of Dover, NH, son-in-law of William Hale.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Charles H. Sawyer
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