Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Danforth II. Plate, 1755–1782. Pewter, 7/8 x 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (2.2 x 22.5 x 22.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.68. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1755–1782
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
7/8 x 8 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (2.2 x 22.5 x 22.5 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
45.10.68
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