rum keg

BARRELS, KEGS & CASKS
USA, MA, Fairhaven
Circa 1850
0 x 7.38 x 0

Rum keg from New Haven whaler, c. 1850. Used to serve rum to crew. Opening above was often drunk from directly and the opening at side was used to replenish supply. Painted green; from attic in Fairhaven. Lacks original rope strings.

UNIDENTIFIED whaling vessel
1936.75