Measure

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Measure

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.655

Description

Matched set of 5 metric system measures; cylindrical, with rim at top marked, probably for decorative effect, with alphabet in form of touches, and with variety of lettering; each bears applied brass label, engraved, from largest to smallest; "1/2 DEMALITER" "2/LITER" "1/LITER" "1/2 LITER"----/DELFT" "2/DECILITER"; maker's name obscured on 1/2 liter measure.

Collection

Philipsburg Manor Object Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1800

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

BOX 206

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Max diam.

Height

7-5/8 in

Diameter

7-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7 5/8 x 7 1/8 in. (19.4 x 18.1 cm)

Material

brass

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.656 - Measure - Part of set PM.65.657 - Measure - Part of set PM.65.658 - Measure - Part of set PM.65.659 - Measure - Part of set

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

thru .659

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Administrative Office, Reading Room, Shelf D3