Basin
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Caption
Thomas Danforth III (American, 1756–1840). Basin, 1777–1800. Pewter, 2 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (5.7 x 23.2 x 23.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.107. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Maker
Title
Basin
Date
1777–1800
Geography
Place made: Stepney, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
2 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 9 1/8 in. (5.7 x 23.2 x 23.2 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical partially impressed circular stamps, placed side-by-side, containing a lion rampant whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on the other. (3) row of four small squarish hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; seated allegorical figure; [unidentified]; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.107
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