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Object Name
Firkin
Object Number
1976-05-3
Description
round bottom grooved into staves (11), refinished by donor in dark stain. Bottom has wrought iron band holding staves together, top and cover has lapped tongue shaker type bands on sides. Cover rim broken and repaired with two copper strips. Solid top. Flat handle arched over top and held in place with knobbed dowel
Category
Distribution and Transportation Artifacts
Date Made
early 19th century
Dimensions
15" high x 10 3/4" diameter of base
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