Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Nathaniel Austin. Plate, 1763–1807. Pewter, 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.10. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1763–1807
Geography
Place made: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
Inscriptions
Stamped on rim: "W W A"
Markings
(1) Marked on underside, partially struck stamp of archway with arch containing "NA[THL]" supported by two columns which stand on a rectangular base containing "AUSTIN"; prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body in archway. (2) Large "X" incised on bottom of plate, cuts through stamp #1 (3) Old white paper label taped to underside, typed: "PLATE / Nathaniel Austin / Charlestown, Mass. 1763-1807 / 45.10.10 Poole Collection"
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.10
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