Deep Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Joseph Danforth. Deep Plate, 1780–1788. Pewter, 3/4 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (1.9 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.75. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Deep Plate
Date
1780–1788
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
3/4 x 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (1.9 x 23.5 x 23.5 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) & (2) two identical stamps, both partially struck, placed side-by-side of: archway with "[JOSEPH]" in arch supported by two columns atop rectangular base with "DANFORTH" and lion rampant in center (3) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "I.D"; illegible pictograph; illegible pictograph; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.75
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