Firkin

Object/Artifact

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Historic Stonington

Name/Title

Firkin

Entry/Object ID

2022.602.004

Description

Two firkins from Birchwood Dairy, wooden, double banded. One has no cover and a metal handle. One has a cover and a wooden handle. Lidded one is missing its bottom band. May have been used for butter, cheese, or carrying lunch into the field. May have been made on the dairy farm, as no maker's mark is evident.

Collection

McShane Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1920