Research: Luce Center for American Art

Plate
Accession #45.10.6
Maker Thomas Badger, Jr.
TitlePlate
Date1787-1818
MediumPewter
Dimensions1 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (2.5 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
MarksImpressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) Rectangular stamp with rounded top edge: in center, eagle with spread wings holding branch and bunch of arrows in its claws, with American shield over its body; framed by "THOMAS" around top rounded edge and "BADGER" across bottom edge. (2) "BOSTON" in partially struck rectangular stamp with serpentine flourish below.
Credit LineDesignated Purchase Fund
LocationVisible Storage: Case 20, Shelf H (Pewter)
DescriptionLarge round, shallow, highly polished pewter plate with wide rim that turns up slightly at rounded edge. CONDITION: Good; few heavy pit marks and some light scratches around center and rim; few spots of discoloration.