Handmade Wooden Bucket Circa 1950's

Vintage 4H Project From The Wapsie Whistlers

During the 1950's Miss Mary Reier from Muscatine, Iowa was a member of the Wapsie Whistlers 4H club. One of the many taught crafts was the art of making a wooden firkin. 

Miss Mary's wooden firkin is well made with tight slats. Her name did not bring results but a search for the whistlers brought up an article that included her name and stated she had given a talk on the correct use of measuring cups. I will include a copy of the article with the bucket.

The bucket is a little over 9 inches tall and wide. With the handle up it is about 11 inches. The handle is tight and well made. It has a red brown patina. A sticker on the bottom identifies the maker. 

I am not sure the path of this bucket. It seems to be unused and was probably proudly displayed somewhere. There is surely more to the story with some digging.

MADE TO PASS.