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Caption
John Danforth. Plate, 1773–1793. Pewter, 3/4 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.9 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.82. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
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Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1773–1793
Geography
Place made: Norwich, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
3/4 x 8 3/8 x 8 3/8 in. (1.9 x 21.3 x 21.3 cm)
Inscriptions
Inscribed on underside in center, upside down between the two marks: "Mary Wilcox" (in script)
Markings
Impressed on underside, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed, fan-shaped stamp containing "NORWICH" in rectangle that arches over a foliate form (2) row of 4 small shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "I.D"; head of dragon in profile; seated allegorical figure (?); upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.82
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