Half Gill Measure
Object Details
- 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
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1750-1850
- ID Number
- DL.67.0085
- catalog number
- 67.0085
- accession number
- 250853
- Object Name
- measure
- measure, half gill
- 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
- place made
- United States
- United Kingdom: England
- See more items in
- Home and Community Life: Domestic Life
- Domestic Furnishings
- Record ID
- nmah_300255
