Waterbury Brass Co. Kettle, 1873-1899

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Kettle (Vessel)

Date Made

1873-1899

Creator Notes

Manufactured by the Waterbury Brass Co. of Waterbury, Connecticut, using a process patented by Hiram Washington Hayden.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.0.22.78

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)

Color

Gold (Color)
Dark brown

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 13 in
Length: 11.75 in

Inscriptions

on bottom: H. W. HAYDEN'S / PATENT / DEC. 16 1851 / EXTENDED / REISSUED [?] 1873 / MANUFACTURED BY / WATERBURY BR[?] /
Waterbury Brass Co. Kettle, 1873-1899