Bellows

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bellows

Entry/Object ID

SS.61.86

Description

Bellows, fireplace: spade-shaped, with upper face turned in concentric circles; leather pleated sides; flat lower face, with air hole; brass nozzle.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

18-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm)

Material

Leather, brass, oak

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Functioning.

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Miscellaneous: Turned wooden bellows are, by their combustible nature, fairly rare, especially those of the 18th century. Such bellows, with carved decoration were made by Samuel McIntire of Salem; and turned wooden bellows, probably imported from England, were sold by Paul Revere.

Note Type

Curatorial

Note

Deaccessioned in 2025 - poor condition; transitioned to study collection [CAM, 3/18/26]