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On Display: House - End Shop
Measure
James A. Kissam
1852-1882
Description
This half-pint liquid measure was created in Brooklyn and it adheres to New York State's 1851 act adopting the United States goverment's standards for measures used to regulate fair commerce. This measure may have been part of a graduated set which could include sizes from a gill up to one gallon. The makers, James A. and John H. Kissam operated a manufactory and retail store at 81 Fulton Street in Brooklyn from about 1852 to 1882 where they sold standards specifically for use in the grocery business.
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
James A. Kissam (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Steel
- Lead
Museum Object Number
1984.0028
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase with funds provided by the Special Fund for Collection Objects
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0028
Object Name
Measure
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
James A. Kissam (Maker)
Place of Origin
New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1852-1882
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Plaque on front
Inscription: "Half Pint/ KISSAM/ N.Y.", incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Steel
- Lead
Dimensions (inches)
3.626 (H) x 4.5 (W) x 3.563 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
9.21 (H) x 11.43 (W) x 9.05 (Diam)