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Caption
Gershom Jones. Plate, 1774–1809. Pewter, 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (1.6 x 21 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.31. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.31.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1774–1809
Geography
Place made: Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
5/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (1.6 x 21 x 21 cm)
Markings
Impressed on bottom, from top to bottom, left to right: (1) row of two identical stamps: crenellated archway with "IONES" in top arch and "GERSHOM" in rectangular base, prancing creature with dragon's head and lion's body within arch (2) row of four small square stamps containing: "GI"; head of creature; unidentified pictograph; upright sword
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.31
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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