Scots Pint Measure
Scots Pint Measure
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- Description
- Lidless pot-bellied measure with a molded, flared rim and concave pedestal base, engraved on front "Culloden 1746"; Scots pint (three imperial pint) size. Two incised lines around rim and above and below belly, one at base. Strap handle has a plugged hinge lug, stepped thumbrest and lower spade terminal; oval strut. Bottom with three concentric circles inside and Dean of Guild verification mark on outside.
- The Battle of Culloden took place on April 16, 1746. This measure likely predates that event, as its form typically dates from 1680 to 1720 or 1730.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- 1746
- place made
- United Kingdom: Scotland
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 8 7/8 in x 6 7/8 in x 5 1/4 in; 22.5425 cm x 17.4625 cm x 13.335 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0208
- catalog number
- 67.0208
- 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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