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Basin

Maker: William Danforth
Medium: Pewter
Place Made: 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
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.10.93
Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
Image: Overall, 45.10.93.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

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.

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