
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.
