Half Pint Measure
Half Pint Measure
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- Description
- Lidless baluster measure with a galleried rim and plain, flared base; half pint size. Two incised lines around rim as well as above and below swelled center of body. Tapered, S-scroll handle has a rectangular slot at upper terminal for hinged lid, a flat, double-stepped thumbrest, and a lower bud terminal; strut with stepped diamond- or lozenge-shaped attachment. No marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- 1750-1850
- place made
- United States
- United Kingdom: England
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 in x 4 3/4 in x 2 5/8 in; 10.16 cm x 12.065 cm x 6.6675 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0081
- catalog number
- 67.0081
- accession number
- 250853
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
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- Cultural and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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