Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Gershom Jones. Plate, 1774–1809. Pewter, 1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.48. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1774–1809
Geography
Place made: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical stamps, placed side-by-side, both partially struck: archway containing dragon rampant in center, "GERSHOM" in arch above supported by two columns, and "IONES" in rectangular base. In stamp #1, "[GER]SHOM" and in stamp #2, top half of stamp is illegible. (3) upside down, row of four small square, partially struck hallmarks containing, from left to right: "GI"; head of creature; [illegible]; upright sword.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.48
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