Plate
Brooklyn Museum photograph
Caption
Thomas Danforth II. Plate, ca. 1770–1780. Pewter, 5/8 x 7 15/16 x 7 15/16 in. (1.6 x 20.2 x 20.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.120. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
ca. 1770–1780
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5/8 x 7 15/16 x 7 15/16 in. (1.6 x 20.2 x 20.2 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) identical and next to stamp #1 (3) row of four small, shield-shaped hallmarks containing, from left to right: "T.D"; head of dragon; seated allegorical figure; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.120
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