Ladle

Thomas Danforth Boardman

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Thomas Danforth Boardman (American, 1784–1873). Ladle, ca. 1840. Pewter, Length: 14 in. (35.6 cm) Diameter of bowl: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 66.186.8. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Ladle

Date

ca. 1840

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

Length: 14 in. (35.6 cm) Diameter of bowl: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Signatures

no signature

Inscriptions

Engraved on top near end of handle: "JM" [with bright-cut line underneath]

Markings

Stamped in rectangle on underside of handle: "T. D. BOARDMAN / X"

Credit Line

H. Randolph Lever Fund

Accession Number

66.186.8

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