Basin
Thomas Danforth Boardman
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Danforth Boardman (American, 1784–1873). Basin, 1805–1820. Pewter, 1 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (4.1 x 14.6 x 14.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.91. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Title
Basin
Date
1805–1820
Geography
Place made: Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (4.1 x 14.6 x 14.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on inside bottom, in center: partially struck stamp of eagle with spread wings behind a shield, lines with stars on end (rays?) radiate from behind eagle's head, all underneath a beaded arch.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.91
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