Measure 1875 - 1895

"Measure" is a pewter tankard created by the artist Le Seigneur, Caen, between 1875 and 1895. The tankard, housed at The Art Institute of Chicago, is a simple, functional piece of metalwork, featuring a hinged lid and a handle. "Demi-Litre" (half liter) is engraved on the piece, indicating its intended use as a measure for liquids. The tankard, a classic example of utilitarian design, highlights the intersection of art and everyday life in 19th-century France.