Tankard
This tankard was presented to Thomas Klaarwater, a soldier of the American Revolution, by a number of his comrades in arms. The spout was added about 1830, which was the period of the temperance agitation in the State of New York.
Artwork Details
- Title:Tankard
- Maker:Andrew Underhill (1749–1794)
- Date:ca. 1780–90
- Geography:Made in New York, New York, United States
- Culture:American
- Medium:Silver
- Dimensions:Overall: 7 3/16 x 9 5/16 in. (18.3 x 23.7 cm); 34 oz. 3 dwt. (1062.3 g)
Base: Diam. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm)
Lip: Diam. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm)
Other (Rim to spout width): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) - Credit Line:Bequest of Alphonso T. Clearwater, 1933
- Object Number:33.120.519
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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