Small ore bucket

Object/Artifact

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Kennedy Gold Mine

Small Ore Bucket

Small Ore Bucket

Name/Title

Small ore bucket

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.1182

Description

Small ore bucket made from 20-30 gallon oil drum with a hand forged bale made from 5/8 inch round stock.

Use

Small buckets were used by 'wildcat' miners in small mines or prospect holes.

Context

Probably used in the local area.

Collection

Kennedy Gold Mine

Category

Yard Artifact

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Yard Number

Other Number

68

Dimensions

Depth

22 in

Diameter

16 in

Location

Location

Outside Space

Outside Yard

Date

June 18, 2026

Notes

Ore car area

Provenance

Notes

Donor unknown

Create Date

June 18, 2026

Update Date

June 18, 2026