Plate

• Artist: Thomas Badger, Jr. (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
• Dates: 1787-1818
• Dimensions: 1 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (2.5 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) Rectangular stamp with rounded top edge: in center, eagle with spread wings holding branch and bunch of arrows in its claws, with American shield over its body; framed by "THOMAS" around top rounded edge and "BADGER" across bottom edge. (2) "BOSTON" in partially struck rectangular stamp with serpentine flourish below.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf H
• Accession Number: 45.10.6
• Image: 45.10.6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Large round, shallow, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Good; few heavy pit marks and some light scratches around center and rim; few spots of discoloration.