Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Badger, Jr.. Plate, 1787–1818. Pewter, 1 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (2.5 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.6. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1787–1818
Geography
Place made: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
1 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (2.5 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) Rectangular stamp with rounded top edge: in center, eagle with spread wings holding branch and bunch of arrows in its claws, with American shield over its body; framed by "THOMAS" around top rounded edge and "BADGER" across bottom edge. (2) "BOSTON" in partially struck rectangular stamp with serpentine flourish below.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.6
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