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- Maker: Thomas Danforth Boardman, American, 1784-1873
- Medium: Pewter
- Place Made: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
- Dates: 1805-1820
- Dimensions: 1 x 9 3/8 x 9 3/8 in. (2.5 x 23.8 x 23.8 cm)
- Markings: Impressed on underside, two identical stamps in a row of: "THOMAS.D" arching above eagle with wings spread and clutching a branch and a bunch of arrows in its claws, US shield over its chest, rays terminating in stars radiate from behind eagle's head; "BOARDMAN" curves below eagle.
- Collections: Decorative Arts
- Museum Location:
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor - Accession Number: 45.10.66
- Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
- Image: Overall, 45.10.66.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2004
- Catalogue Description: Highly polished round pewter plate with wide rim that curves upward at edge. Incised line around rim, about 1/4" from edge, and around center. CONDITION: Good; light scratches all over; few dark spots of discoloration; edge of rim slightly bent on one side; small spot of adhesive residue (from sticker) on underside.
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Eastern Parkway/Brooklyn Museum 