Name/TitleMilk Measure

About this objectThe measure consists of a mug with a handle rising almost vertically upwards at the back. The handle curls over and outwards at its end to form a rough half circle. The mug has a narrow rim at the top and bottom, and what appears to be a stamp of accuracy on the front. The measure was hooked inside a large milk can when milkmen delivered from door to door and used as a measure when serving.

Medium and MaterialsMeasure: Iron
Adhesive stamp: Non-ferrous metal

Inscription and MarksInscription stamped through metal, centre front: PINT

Inscription marked on circle of white metal: firmly attached just above PINT
"+46"

MeasurementsHeight: 122mm
Handle height: 100mm
Total height: 222mm
Handle at rim breadth: 30mm
At free end breadth: 20mm
Base diameter: 78mm
Top diameter: 83mm

Object numberSTMEA:2002-10

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)