Dish
Caption
Samuel Hamlin. Dish, 1771–1801. Pewter, 1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.240.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Dish
Date
1771–1801
Geography
Place made: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, three partially struck stamps arranged in a circle, counterclockwise from top: (1) & (2) Identical stamps of: "SAMUEL" and "HAMLIN" in two stacked, arched banners with foliate decorations. (3) Oval stamp with banner containing "H[…]D" around upper edge and banner containing "[illegible letters]" around lower edge; in center, 4-legged animal (wolf?) hanging by chain from top banner over stylized flames.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.240
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