Plate

• Artist: Thomas Danforth Boardman (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
• Dates: 1805-1820
• Dimensions: 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (1.9 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on underside, in center: (1) badly worn figure eight shaped stamp with beaded border, containing eagle with wings outspread and American crest over its body above "[T.D.]B." (2) identical to and next to stamp #1; initials "T.D[.B.]" (partially visible)
• Inscriptions: Stamped on rim on opposing sides: "2" (opposite) "2"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf E
• Accession Number: 45.10.80
• Image: "Overall", 45.10.80.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Small, round, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward slightly at edge; incised line around rim and around center of plate. CONDITION: Fair; allover light scratches and pitting; a few dark spots of discoloration.