Bellows

Terms

Bellows
Iron
Leather
Maple

Dimensions22.84 × 50.76 cm (9 × 20 in.)

Object numberH1544

DescriptionTop and bottom heart-shaped with handles cut from same pieces of wood. Spout is sheet iron rolled into tube, with slight molding at tip, fits into hole in front of bottom. Iron ring around bottom where spout fits in. Bellows attached with round head nails with extra strip under nails. Reinforcing piece of leather at hinge. Hole for valve in bottom piece. Leather strip inside which held valve in place. Remains of leather strap which held bellows closed nailed to bottom handle. Hole in bottom handle (for hanging?).