Plate

• Artist: Blakeslee Barns (Maker)
• Medium: Pewter
• Geographical Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Dates: 1813-1817
• Dimensions: 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (1.9 x 20 x 20 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom: (1) round medallion containing eagle with banner arching over head reads "B.BARNS." (2) rectangular stamp containing "B.BARNS. / PHILAD.A"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 20, Shelf D
• Accession Number: 45.10.175
• Image: 45.10.175.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2003

Catalogue Description:
Circular, highly polished pewter plate with rim that curves slightly upward, ending in rounded edge. CONDITION: Good; scratches from use in center, a few bumps and indentations, and all-over spots of discoloration.