Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Nathaniel Austin. Plate, 1763–1807. Pewter, 5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.11. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1763–1807
Geography
Place made: Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 in. (1.6 x 22.2 x 22.2 cm)
Markings
(1) Impressed in rim on front of plate: "W W A" (2) Impressed on underside: stamp consisting of two columns supporting arch inscribed with "NATH.L", columns stand on rectangular base inscribed with "AUSTIN"; within archway, prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body (3) A large "X" is inscribed across center of plate on underside, with one line running through the "A" in "AUSTIN" in the stamp
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.11
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