Pint Measure
Pint Measure
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- Description
- Jersey measure or flagon with double-acorn thumb piece; pint size. Wedge extension is burnt to the plain, pointed and pouted lid; hinge pin possibly embellished. Plain body with a slightly flared rim and a flared, triple-incised or reeded base. Strap handle with short terminal; no strut. Crowned "GR" mark stamped incuse to right of handle. No other marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- 1700-1750
- place made
- United Kingdom: England
- Jersey
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in x 3 1/2 in; 16.8275 cm x 10.795 cm x 8.89 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0167
- catalog number
- 67.0167
- accession number
- 250853
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
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- Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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