Firkin

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Firkin

Description

Wooden firkin with its lid and attached handle. Painted gray

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1790 - 1810

Time Period

early 19th century

Place

Region

Northeast

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1800.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

22.2 cm

Diameter

22.5 cm

Dimension Notes

Diameter measured at top. Diameter at base: 24.5 cm

Dimension Description

Lid

Diameter

23.5 cm

Material

Wood, paint

Color

Gray

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

One of the wooden rings has slipped.