Plate

Thomas Danforth II

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Thomas Danforth II. Plate, 1755–1782. Pewter, 7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.67. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Plate

Date

1755–1782

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

7/8 x 9 x 9 in. (2.2 x 22.9 x 22.9 cm)

Markings

Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) oval shaped stamp with scrolled, beaded border containing lion rampant whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "D" on other (2) row of 4 small shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; head of dragon in profile; seated allegorical figure; upright sword

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

45.10.67

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