Milk can

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Milk can

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.96 a-b

Description

Large milk can or jug: with slightly domed lid having rectangular strap handle, copper sides and rivets; 5 1/4" diameter neck, with copper band at top, rounded shoulder, cylindrical body with copper band, indented, at bottom; curved handle, with copper grip and rivets.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1668 - 1733 Date made: r. 1668 - 1733

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

PCR 6002
82
PM.65.96 A-B
PM.65.96a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

with lid

Height

23-1/2 in

Width

14-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 23 1/2 x 14 1/8 in. (59.7 x 35.9 cm)

Material

brass, copper

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Active corrosion at base. Old soldered repairs to body of can.

Relationships

Related Entries

Notes

PM.65.97 a-b - Milk can - Similar item PM.65.9 a-b - Milk can - Similar item

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

Other milk cans: PM.65.9 a-b and PM.65.97 a-b.

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, Shelf 01C