Barrel


Author: unknown
Date: 1960’s
Materials: Cardboard and metal
Dimensions: H. 80 x D. 29 cm
Origin: United States of America
Reference: 187
On display: Ribeira Grande Municipal Museum/ Azorean Emigration Museum

Notes: Barrel of circular shape built from thick cardboard and metallic rims on the ends. This kind of barrel was used by emigrants to send many varied things to their relatives that stayed in the islands. The barrel on display was sent by an emigrant family living in the United States.