Soap dish

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Soap dish

Entry/Object ID

PM.60.47

Description

Straight-sided cylindrical pewter box with separate screw-on cover: engraved with concentric circles with "J O U D (in reverse)" stamped in center; marked on bottom with Continental touch: HK in circlet with crown.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Engraved with concentric circles with "J O U D (in reverse)" stamped in center; marked on bottom with Continental touch: HK in circlet with crown.

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)

Dimension Description

Bottom

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)

Dimension Description

Top

Diameter

3-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)

Material

Pewter

Condition

Notes

Remarks: The lid displays overall consistent patina on surface; outer edge has scattered tiny scratches and gouges; exterior body of dish, including bottom, has visible dents and some discoloration; exterior surface smooth; interior surface is rough.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Adolph Philipse's Bedchamber/NE