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Beaker

Thomas Danforth Boardman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Beaker by Thomas Danforth Boardman. The object is a cylindrical metal beaker with a wide mouth and a narrow base. The beaker is made of a dark, tarnished metal with visible spots and marks. It has a flared rim at the top and a small foot at the bottom. There are two horizontal lines around the middle of the beaker. The surface of the beaker shows signs of wear and aging, with many small dark spots and patches. The background of the image is white.

Artwork details

Date:
1810–50
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
470 × 625 px
Museum record:
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