Plate
1 of 2
Caption
William Danforth. Plate, 1792–1820. Pewter, 3/4 x 8 x 8 in. (1.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.76. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1792–1820
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
3/4 x 8 x 8 in. (1.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside in center: two identical, side-by-side, partially impressed stamps consisting of an eagle in center with wings spread, American crest over its belly, and arrows clutched in its claws; field of dots (stars?) above its head. "WIL[LIAM]" arches above eagle and "DANFORTH" curves below. (Bottom part of left stamp and top part of right stamp are worn away.)
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.76
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