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Dish or Paten

Maker: Shelton & Feltman, American, active 1847
Medium: Pewter
Geographical Locations:
- Place made: Albany, New York, USA
- Place used: South Salem, New York, USA
Dates: ca. 1847
Dimensions: 1 x 10 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (2.5 x 26 x 26 cm)
Markings: (1) Impressed on underside in center: "SHELDON & FELTMAN. [in shape of tent] / ALBANY / 10 /2" (2) Painted on underside in red: "18555-12" (old accession number)
Inscriptions: In center of plate (top side), incised in script: "Paten Old Congregational Church / South Salem, N.Y."
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 32.2089
Credit Line: Gift of Theodora Wilbour
Image: Overall, 32.2089.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004

Catalogue Description: Round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. CONDITION: Good; tarnished and a few small dark spots of discoloration; minor scratching; patch of pitting on underside below marks.

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