Dish

• Artist: Samuel Hamlin (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Providence, Rhode Island, USA
• Dates: 1771-1801
• Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (3.8 x 34.3 x 34.3 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, two very faint, partially struck stamps, from top to bottom: (1) "[…]" [SAMUEL] and "[…]LIN" [HAMLIN] in two stacked, arched banners with foliate decorations. (2) Row of four small square stamps, none of which are legible.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.51
• Image: 45.10.51.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: Fair; tarnished; shows heavy use with allover scratches, pitting, and gouges; some dents in center.