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Drinking Beaker

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1825-1850

GUSN

GUSN-54992

Description

Cylindrical pewter beaker that tapers toward base, flared rim. Two incised bands around mid-section.

Details

Descriptive Terms

beakers (drinking vessels)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Beaker, Drinking
Beaker, Drinking

Inscription

"X/ TD&SB" (stamped)

Maker

Thomas Danforth Boardman & Sherman Boardman (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Hartford, Connecticut

Dimensions

5 1/4 (H), 3 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from New England Pewter

Accession Number

1949.177

Places

New England (United States) [general region]
Connecticut (United States)
Hartford (Hartford county, Connecticut)

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