Attributed to Joseph Long Lehn (1789-1892). <em>Bucket with Handle</em>, ca. 1885. Wood, iron, metal, and paint, Height: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alastair B. Martin, the Guennol Collection, 75.21. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.75.21.jpg)

Bucket with Handle

Artist:Joseph Long Lehn

Medium: Wood, iron, metal, and paint

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Dates:ca. 1885

Dimensions: Height: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm) Diameter: 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

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Accession Number: 75.21

Image: CUR.75.21.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Tapering cylindrical wooden form with red painted exterior and white painted interior. Sides are comprised of twelve vertical staves joined by three horizontal metal bands. Hand-painted bands with floral vine motif in green, white, red, and yellow on a black ground. Iron swing handle features turned wood holder. CONDITION - Good, overall paint loss and cracks in red paint and on bands; top two bands have slipped down; bottom band has rusted.

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