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Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen

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Pitcher or measure

Pitcher or measure
Object name 
Pitcher or measure
Date 
1860-1890
Medium 
Copper
Dimensions 
Overall: 8 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. ( 21.6 x 18.4 x 13.3 cm )
Description 
Sheet copper pitcher, tapered cylindrical form with loop handle, crescent-shaped spouts soldered to lip (may be a measure -- marks are probably names of inspectors of weights and measures).
Credit Line 
Gift of Edmund B. Child
Object Number 
1933.233
Marks 
stamped: on exterior near upper joint of handle: "J. [L] Burnett/C Sealer/1862/1853" stamped: on exterior near opposite side of handle joint: "D. W. C./J. MEAD/1855/... PENDLETON/C. SEALER/1864" stamped: on base: "L. BURNETT"
Gallery Label 
According to accession records, this pitcher or measure was used in the Bronx.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.