Object Details
- 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
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- date made
- 1746
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Constance Dwan Wylie (Walker Gill Wylie Collection)
- 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
- Object Name
- measure
