Plate

Thomas Danforth Boardman

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Thomas Danforth Boardman (American, 1784–1873). Plate, 1805–1820. Pewter, 3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (1.9 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.80. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Plate

Date

1805–1820

Medium

Pewter

Classification

Food/Drink

Dimensions

3/4 x 6 1/8 x 6 1/8 in. (1.9 x 15.6 x 15.6 cm)

Inscriptions

Stamped on rim on opposing sides: "2" (opposite) "2"

Markings

Impressed on underside, in center: (1) badly worn figure eight shaped stamp with beaded border, containing eagle with wings outspread and American crest over its body above "[T.D.]B." (2) identical to and next to stamp #1; initials "T.D[.B.]" (partially visible)

Credit Line

Designated Purchase Fund

Accession Number

45.10.80

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