Firkin

Firkin

Name/Title

Firkin

Entry/Object ID

1975.514.1a-b

Description

Decorated wooden firkin (a) and cover (b). There is a wooden band around the top section of the firkin with a handle attached, and a metal band around the lower section. The firkin is stained dark brown and has a hand painted design of flowers, leaves, and scrolls on both the firkin and the lid. The leaves and scrolls are yellow and green, and the flowers are blue, yellow, and white. There is a blue stitch-like design painted around the wooden band that encircles the top of the firkin. On the bottom is written "$ 8.50" in white pencil.

Context

Likely made by a member or affiliate of the Vermont Arts & Crafts Service.

Acquisition

Accession

1975.514

Source or Donor

Vermont Arts and Crafts Service (1941-1977)

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Firkin

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Storage Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Height

13-1/4 in

Circumference

31-7/8 in

Material

Wood, Metal