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Lid
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Lid

PewtererMade by Thomas Danforth III American, 1756 - 1840
Date1780-1818
MediumCast pewter
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 4 5/8in. (11.7cm)
ClassificationsMetalware
Credit LineMuseum purchase
DescriptionCast pewter lid in the shape of a low, round dome. An incised line circles the top and underside of the lid. The lid has slight dents, especially at the rim.
Object number1982.96.0
MarkingsThe top of the lid has a round mark consisting of an eagle with outstretched wings over an oval containing the initials "TD"; the eagle and initials are surrounded by a round border of stars.InscribedThe top of the lid also has the engraved inscription, "Cooking/ SODA/ Soda".
On View
Not on view
Museum purchase, 1964.80.8  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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