Bin, Storage
Storage bin, North Family, Mount Lebanon, NY
Description
Lidded seed bin of tin-plated sheet metal. Joints crimped and soldered; lid and bin opening have wire-rolled edges. Lid hinges wire-rolled onto lid rim wire; other leaves soldered to bin. Porcelain knob on lid. Painted light brown. White banner with blue trim painted on front, with black lettering, "Winter Crook Neck Squash". Oval brass tag with manufacturer's mark soldered to center of lid.
Notes
Originally made to merchandise seed; how the Shakers used it is not known.