Fire Bucket, ca. 1806
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 6040
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This leather fire bucket has a leather handle, with the words "No. 4/I. Nichols/F.F.S./1806" painted on the side along with a death's head (or angel) and a flourish. This fire bucket belonged to the Falmouth Fire Society. This society came to the aid of its members in the event of a fire, and in some cases, reimbursed for damages.
Other Information
- Title: Fire Bucket, ca. 1806
- Creation Date: circa 1806
- Subject Date: circa 1806
- Local Name: Falmouth
- Town: Portland
- County: Cumberland
- State: ME
- Media: Leather, paint
- Dimensions (cm): 27 x
- Local Code: 1995.110
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Fire fighting equipment--Maine
Falmouth Fire Society (Portland, Me.)
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