Object Details
- Description
- Baluster measure with hammerhead thumb piece; gill size. Wedge extension is burnt to the flat lid, which has an incised line around edge and center. Plain body has a galleried rim and flared base. Strap handle with flat, short terminal; circular strut and attachment. Top center of lid and outside of handle below thumbrest are stamped "IR" in incuse serif letters. No other marks.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1650-1700
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
- Physical Description
- pewter (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 4 in x 3 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in; 10.16 cm x 7.9375 cm x 5.3975 cm
- Object Name
- measure
