Baby's Bottle 1810 - 1850

"Baby's Bottle" is a pewter bottle from the early 19th century by American silversmith Thomas Danforth Boardman. Now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this vessel, standing only 6.5 inches tall, is a testament to the craftsmanship of the period. The bottle's rounded shape and simple design represent the utilitarian style of the era, likely used for infant feeding or other household needs. The bottle's smooth surface and reflective quality highlight the silversmith's skilled hand in working with pewter.