Plate

• Artist: Jehiel Johnson (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Locations:
  • Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
  • Middletown, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1815-1825
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 15/16 x 7 15/16 in. (1.6 x 20.2 x 20.2 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, 2 identical stamps placed side-by-side, very badly worn, of an eagle with outspread wings standing atop oval-shaped wreath with "J.J" inside.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 45.1.5
• Image: 45.1.5.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Round, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around rim and around center of plate. CONDITION: Poor; shows heavy use with allover scratches, pitting, dents, and dings; a few hairline cracks around rim.