Basin
David Melville
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
David Melville. Basin, 1776–1793. Pewter, 2 x 8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.34. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Maker
Title
Basin
Date
1776–1793
Geography
Place made: Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
2 x 8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on inside bottom, in center: partially struck or heavily worn stamp with "M[ADE IN] NEWP[O]RT / [BY D.] ME[LVILLE]" arching around a pentagon-shaped medallion containing partially worn five-leafed form above stars.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.34
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