Measure painted red

Object ID:

1971.17349.1

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Description

Round measure with pine bottom, very heavy, steam-bent ash side band, large tacks fastening overlap and headless nails securing side band to bottom. Painted red inside and out except for underside of bottom, which exhibits an earlier yellow paint. All varnished over.

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