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Basin

Maker: Samuel Danforth
Medium: Pewter
Place Made: Norwich, Connecticut, USA
Dates: 1793-1802
Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (4.4 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
Markings: Impressed on interior of basin in center, partially impressed or worn circular stamp with border of stars, containing eagle atop an oval with "S.D" inside [only lower portion of stamp visible]
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.10.90
Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
Image: Overall, 45.10.90.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Highly polished, round pewter basin; rises from flat bottom to slightly flaring sides and narrow, everted rim with incised band in center. CONDITION: Good; few deep scratches and pit marks; small dings.

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