MEASURING GLASS
CH1983.325
Measuring glass, with measurements marked on with red paint, called 'The improved Household Measure'. Has marked on it: '1/4 lb measurement for Bread crumbs, Flour, Tapioca, Ground Rice, Sugar and Rice; 1-8oz measurements; 1 cup, 8 fl. ozs; 1 gill, 1/2 gill; and also has marked how to tell if an egg is old by placing it in a glass of water and seeing how well it floats (diagrams are on sides of measuring glass). Has '113 X' impressed on base. Probably c. 1950's.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1983.325 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Jul 1983 |
Material
| Glass/Glass | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| height | 113mm |
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| diameter | 67mm | At top |
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