Plate

• Artist: Samuel Danforth (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1795-1816
• Dimensions: 3/4 x 9 x 9 in. (1.9 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, two identical, badly worn stamps placed side by side of: oval stamp with stars around border; eagle with outspread wings and rays radiating from behind its head standing atop oval containing "S.D"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf G
• Accession Number: 45.10.69
• Image: 45.10.69_mark_acetate_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Round, highly polished shallow pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around center of plate and around edge of rim. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with scratches and pitting; several dark spots of discoloration.