Gill Measure

Description:

Plain, lidless baluster measure with a galleried rim and flared base; gill size. Tapered, D- or ear-shaped, tinplate strap handle with folded edges soldered to rim and body. No marks.

Date Made: 1750-1850

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United StatesUnited Kingdom: England

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.67.0084Catalog Number: 67.0084Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure

Physical Description: pewter (body material)iron, tinned sheet (handle material)Measurements: overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 in x 2 in; 8.89 cm x 7.62 cm x 5.08 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-8ea2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_300254

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