Bucket

Name/Title

Bucket

Entry/Object ID

2008.1.8

Description

A World War II era canvas water bucket. It has metal rings at the top and bottom, encased in heavy canvas and a padded handle.

Context

This canvas bucket was among the WWII equipment used by Lawrence Rossi (1918-2025) of Barre during his three years of service in the Pacific Theater. Rossi served in the Army as a 1st Lieutenant with the 172nd Infantry. After he was discharged in 1946 he continued to serve in the Vermont National Guard and was reactivated to serve in the Korean War. He retired as a Major from the Vermont National Guard in 1963.

Acquisition

Accession

2008.1

Source or Donor

Rossi, Nelda G., Rossi, Lawrence K.

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Depth

10 in

Diameter

11-1/2 in

Materials

Material

Cotton

Material Notes

This is canvas

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Rossi, Lawrence K.

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America