Basin
William Danforth
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
William Danforth. Basin, 1792–1820. Pewter, 2 x 7 7/8 x 8 in. (5.1 x 20 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.93. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Maker
Title
Basin
Date
1792–1820
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
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
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.93
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