Caption

Samuel Hamlin. Basin, 1771–1801. Pewter, 2 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (5.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.37.

Title

Basin

Date

1771–1801

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Container

Dimensions

2 1/8 x 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (5.4 x 19.7 x 19.7 cm)

Markings

Impressed on inside bottom, from top to bottom: (1) "SAMUEL / HAMLIN" within two arching, stacked banners above decorative foliate form. (2) badly worn oval stamp containing illegible letters in banners around top and bottom edge framing an illegible picture in center.

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

45.10.37

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