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Piggin

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1723-1825

GUSN

GUSN-254979

Description

Stave formed cylinder tapering upwards with vertical grip protruding above mouth. Three groups of lashing, top made of ash while others of split lightwood sapling, not original. Stripped shellac finish.

Details

Descriptive Terms

piggins
pine (wood)
ash (wood)
wood (plant material)
Pail

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

213.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

New England

Dimensions

17 3/4 (H), 7 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.418

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