Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Danforth II. Plate, 1770–1780. Pewter, 7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.83. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1770–1780
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside in center, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed oval stamp with beaded scroll border, containing rampant lion whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on the other. (2) identical and next to stamp #1 (3) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "[T].D"; head of dragon; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.83
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