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Basin

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1875

GUSN

GUSN-49318

Description

Pewter communion basin with flattened, reeded rim and incised bands around brim and well.

Details

Descriptive Terms

basins (vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Basin

Associated Building

Original To Rocky Hill Meeting House (Amesbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (H), 9 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1976.97

Places

Amesbury (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Related Items

Title Plate, Communion Accession Number 1976.98

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