Measure

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Measure

Entry/Object ID

VC.58.686

Description

Baluster measure, open: hollow cast handle, with plain terminal; round juncture of lower part of handle and body; impressed decorative lines about lip, about body above and below lower juncture of handle and baluster; owner's initials (I P S) at top, left of handle.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Timothy Boardman & Company

Date made

1822 - 1824

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Capacity: 1 quart

Height

6-7/8 in

Diameter

3-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 6 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (17.5 x 9.5 cm)

Material

Pewter

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Misc.: Vendor attributes VC.58.686 to Timothy Boardman & Co. Measures were commonly unmarked.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Complex, Ferry House - Bar