Huge 19th Century Texan Copper Cook / Wash Basin
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Huge 19th Century Texan Copper Cook / Wash BasinDescription
A hefty copper basin used at frontier campsites in Texas for washing clothes and cooking large meals, though thankfully not at the same time. The round-bottomed vessel has broad walls and a deep basin surface surrounded by a thin rim.Context
Vessels like this example were invaluable additions to the accoutrements of any frontier caravan as it served an incredibly important purpose: keeping the members clean and fed.Category
Early Texas Furniture and Decorative Arts