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Firkin

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-223605

Description

Wood sugar firkin. Exterior is dark brown stain and front has label with image of people on horseback. Wooden band around lid and two wooden bands around base. Wooden handle.

Details

Descriptive Terms

barrels (containers)
wood (plant material)
Firkin

Associated Building

Original to Phillips House (Salem, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 12/16 (H), 12.5 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Stephen Phillips Memorial Charitable Trust for Historic Preservation

Accession Number

2006.44.1592AB

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