Plate
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Caption
John Will. Plate, 1752–1763. Pewter, 5/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.6 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.145. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.145.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1752–1763
Geography
Place made: New York, New York, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.6 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, partially struck stamps arranged in a circle, clockwise from top left: (1) & (2) Identical oval stamps containing standing figure of Justice, holding scales in proper right hand and sword in proper left, "I" below scales and "W" below sword. In both stamps, top part of mark -- head of Justice -- is illegible. (3) "IOHN WIL[L]"
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.145
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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