Half Mutchkin Measure

Description:

Uncrested tappit hen measure with ridged thumb piece; half mutchkin (1 1/2 English gill) size. Flat-domed lid with three incised concentric circles. Faint incised lines around molded rim and plain base; flat bottom with three concentric circles inside. S-scroll handle with stepped thumbrest and short terminal; oval strut.

Date Made: 1750-1840

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United Kingdom: Scotland

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.67.0200Catalog Number: 67.0200Accession Number: 250853

Object Name: measure, half mutchkinmeasure

Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 5 1/8 in x 3 3/8 in x 2 3/8 in; 13.0175 cm x 8.5725 cm x 6.0325 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

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

Record Id: nmah_300358

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