Basin

• Artist: Samuel Hamlin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1771-1801
• Dimensions: 2 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (5.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm)
• Markings: Impressed in center on inside of basin, partially impressed: "[SAM]UEL / HAMLIN" in arching, stacked banners over foliate decorative form.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.36
• Image: 45.10.36.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides; narrow everted rim. CONDITION: Fair; allover scratches and small dark spots of dark discoloration; two spots of yellowed tape residue around center of interior of basin.