Chopin Measure
Chopin Measure
- Description
- Lidless pot-bellied measure with a molded, flared rim and concave pedestal base; chopin (1 1/2 imperial pint) size. Two incised lines around rim and neck. Strap handle has an angled, stepped thumbrest and short lower terminal. Face of handle has two partial, illegible stamps, one possibly has the raised serif letters "WI" inside a shield.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- measure
- date made
- ca 1700
- place made
- United Kingdom: Scotland
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 6 5/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 4 1/8 in; 16.8275 cm x 14.605 cm x 10.4775 cm
- ID Number
- DL.67.0209
- catalog number
- 67.0209
- 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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