Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 4 : Spring 2010 | Page 26

In the mid to late 1800’s metal spouts and metal buckets came into use to replace those made of wood. The metal covers on the buckets help keep out “litter” from the trees and rainwater. The man in the painting uses a hand racheted bit and brace to tap the tree instead of the early settlers’ augur. Chester accepts commissions for many subjects not limited to landscapes, seascapes, portraits, wildlife and buildings, He may be contacted at [email protected] or [phone]