Plate
1 of 2
Caption
Thomas Danforth II. Plate, 1755–1782. Pewter, 1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.89. (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
1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside in center, from top to bottom: (1) partially impressed oval stamp with beaded scroll border, containing rampant lion whose legs are flanked by "T" on one side and "[D?]" on the other. (2) row of three small, shield-shaped hallmarks [probably originally 4, but first mark is obliterated], from left to right: head of dragon; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.89
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