Bellows
- Object Name:
- Bellows
- Object ID:
- 2011.031.01
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1825-1850
- Description:
- Bellows, 1825-1850, owned by Katherine McFarland Swenson (1886-1977), Concord, NH. Two tapered wood panels with rectangular handles, painted yellow with cluster of pears on front; leaves on handle; black border with brown leaf decoration. Turned brass nozzle. Cowhide-covered sides attached with brass tacks. Hole, 1.5" diam., on reverse. Two wooden hoops inside. Leather hanging strap, broken.
- Material:
- Wood
Tissue
Leather
Metal
Brass - Dimensions:
- H-1.6 W-7.5 L-18 inches
- Provenance:
- Owned by Katherine McFarland Swenson (1886-1977), Concord, NH, descendant of Rev. Asa McFarland (1769-1827). Donor is Katherine's granddaughter.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Karen M. Swenson, in memory of Katherine McFarland Swenson
- Subjects:
- Bellows
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