Plate

• Artist: Jacob Whitmore (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
• Dates: 1758-1790
• Dimensions: 5/8 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (1.6 x 20 x 20 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, two identical, partially impressed marks: oval shaped mark with "JACOB" in banner around top edge and "WHITMORE" around bottom edge, crown atop rose in center.
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5H26, 1A
• Accession Number: 45.10.74
• Image: 45.10.74.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: Good; shows use with allover scratches and pitting, especially in center; few dings; small dent in edge of rim.