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Plate

Makers: Benjamin Harbeson Jr.; Joseph Harbeson
Medium: Pewter
Place Made: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Dates: ca. 1800
Dimensions: 3/4 x 7 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (1.9 x 20 x 20 cm)
Markings: Impressed on underside, partially struck stamp with "[HA]RBESON" and "[? probably PHILA]D.A" around edge.
Collections: Decorative Arts
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 45.10.177
Credit Line: Designated Purchase Fund
Image: Overall, 45.10.177.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 ¼" from edge. CONDITION: Fair; shows heavy use with allover tarnish, scratches and spots of discoloration; several large pit marks around rim; few dents in bottom.

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