Baluster measure with ball-and-bar thumb piece and plain, flat lid; gill size. Body with galleried rim and flared base; one incised line around rim and foot, two pairs around body. Plain strap handle with short terminal; cylindrical strut. No marks.
Baluster measure with ball-and-bar thumb piece and plain, flat lid; gill size. Body with galleried rim and flared base; one incised line around rim and foot, two pairs around body. Plain strap handle with short terminal; cylindrical strut. No marks.
Date Made: 1720-1820
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United Kingdom: Scotland
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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.67.0222Catalog Number: 67.0222Accession Number: 250853
Object Name: measure
Physical Description: pewter (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 5/8 in x 2 7/8 in x 2 in; 9.2075 cm x 7.3025 cm x 5.08 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746af-79d6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_300379
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