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Fire Bucket, "Laurel Lodge"
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This early nineteenth century bucket reads “Laurel Lodge.” This may refer to a Masonic Lodge—a local chapter within the larger fraternal organization—such as the one in Laurel Springs, New Jersey. It is also possible that Laurel Lodge was a tavern or an inn. Either way, the lodge would have kept its own buckets in case of fire. The opposite side of the bucket is painted with an insignia featuring a helmet and two crossed swords. This icon is surrounded by green laurel leaves, in keeping with the name of the lodge; laurel is usually symbolic of triumph or fame.
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Credit lineFire Bucket, "Laurel Lodge". ca 1820. unknown. National Museum of American History, Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection. CC0.
