Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
2023.009.001 |
Object Name |
Cup, Measuring |
Other Name |
Cup, Invalid |
Title |
Ideal Meauring Cup / Invalid Cup |
Year Range from |
1920 |
Year Range to |
1960 |
Made |
Ideal |
Place of Origin |
London, United Kingdom? |
Description |
Clear, colourless glass IDEAL measuring cup with an oval, angled opening. Measurements are up to 8 tablespoons on one side and up to 32 teaspoons on the other. Mold lines are visible on both sides. "London / Make" is molded into the bottom. |
Provenance |
Made by Ideal, perhaps in London, England. Likely used at the Grey County House of Refuge, as it was found at Grey Gables Long Term Care Home in February, 2022, in their "Heritage Room" where items from the Grey County House of Refuge were stored for many years. |
Collection |
Medical/Dentistry, 20th-c Collection |
Material |
Glass |
Dimensions |
H-12 W-7.6 cm |
Found |
Markdale, Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County |
Search Terms |
Grey County House of Refuge |
Function |
Likely used to feed residents at the House of Refuge in Markdale, Grey County. |

