Half Gill Measure
Half Gill Measure
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- Description
- Plain, lidless baluster measure with a galleried rim and flared base; half gill size. Tapered, D- or ear-shaped, tinplate strap handle with folded edges soldered at rim and body. Rim exterior stamped incuse "A C(?)" to left of handle. Bottom exterior scratched with the serif letters "CVN". No maker's marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- measure, half gill
- date made
- 1750-1850
- place made
- United States
- United Kingdom: England
- Physical Description
- pewter (body material)
- iron, tinned sheet (handle material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 6.0325 cm x 3.81 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0085
- catalog number
- 67.0085
- 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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