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Caption
William Danforth. Plate, 1792–1820. Pewter, 3/4 x 8 x 8 in. (1.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Designated Purchase Fund, 45.10.76. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.10.76.jpg)
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Plate
Date
1792–1820
Geography
Place made: Middletown, Connecticut, United States
Medium
Pewter
Classification
Dimensions
3/4 x 8 x 8 in. (1.9 x 20.3 x 20.3 cm)
Markings
Impressed on underside in center: two identical, side-by-side, partially impressed stamps consisting of an eagle in center with wings spread, American crest over its belly, and arrows clutched in its claws; field of dots (stars?) above its head. "WIL[LIAM]" arches above eagle and "DANFORTH" curves below. (Bottom part of left stamp and top part of right stamp are worn away.)
Credit Line
Designated Purchase Fund
Accession Number
45.10.76
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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