Waterbury Brass Co. Kettle, 1852-1869

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Kettle (Vessel)

Date Made

1852-1869

Creator Notes

Kettle manufacturing process patented by Hiram Washington Hayden. Kettle manufactured by the Waterbury Brass Co. of Waterbury, Connecticut.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

00.6.202

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Brass (Alloy)
Wrought iron (Iron alloy)

Color

Gold (Color)
Brown

Dimensions

Height: 6.5 in
Width: 11.125 in
Length: 10.875 in

Inscriptions

stamped on bottom: H.W. HAYDEN'S / PATENT / DEC.16, 1851 / MANUFACTURED / BY THE WATERBURY BRASS CO.
Waterbury Brass Co. Kettle, 1852-1869