Fire bucket

Probably New England

1809

Measurements

19-1/4 in x 9 in x 8-1/8 in (dia)

Materials

Leather

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3730

Inscription

“No. 1 / A. WHEELER. / 1809” is painted on the front of the body.

Condition Notes

The handle is now held in place by an inner support.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The leather fire bucket is painter green with a red banner across the front bearing the name of the likely first owner. "No 1" and "1809," painted above and below the name, likely designate the fire company and the year Wheeler joined.