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Tankard

ca. 1780–90
Not on view
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

Object Information
  • 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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