One and a Half Quart Measure

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Description:

Lidless Jersey measure or flagon, rim appears bent to form small spout; one and a half quart size. Plain body with molded rim and base. Slender, strap handle with stepped thumbrest and short terminal; upper terminal attached at rim. No marks.

Date Made: 1700-1850

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: EnglandJersey

See more items in: Home and Community Life: Domestic Life, Domestic Furnishings

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Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: DL.67.0157Catalog Number: 67.0157Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure

Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 7 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in x 4 1/4 in; 19.685 cm x 15.875 cm x 10.795 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-f3c7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300325

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