Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

William Billings. Plate, 1791–1806. 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, 45.10.45. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Plate

Date

1791–1806

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

5/8 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.6 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm)

Markings

Impressed on bottom, 3 partially struck stamps of identical mark consisting of letters [from maker's name] inscribed within arching banner with decorative flourishes on ends, from left to right, top to bottom: (1) " […] GS" (2) "W [… ]" (3) "W BILLI […]"

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

45.10.45

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