Basin

• Artist: William Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1792-1820
• Dimensions: 2 x 7 7/8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20 x 20.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on interior of basin in center, partially impressed or worn stamp of: "WILLIAM" arching over eagle with outspread wings and American crest over its breast against a background of stars, and "[DANFORTH]" arching below
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf P
• Accession Number: 45.10.93
• Image: 45.10.93.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and narrow, everted rim with incised band in center. CONDITION: Good; tarnished; light scratches and pitting; a few small dings in bottom and on sides.