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Caption
Joseph Belcher Sr. or Joseph Belcher Jr.. Plate, 1769–1776 or 1776–1785. Pewter, 1/2 x 8 x 8 in. (1.3 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.46. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.46.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Title
Plate
Date
1769–1776 or 1776–1785
Geography
Possible place made: New London, Connecticut, United States, Possible place made: Newport, Rhode Island, 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, three identical stamps arranged in circle around center, all partially struck: oval shaped stamp containing a bird in profile in center against a striped ground and "JOSEPH BELCHER" around edge.
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.46
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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