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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1748-1801

GUSN

GUSN-36652

Description

Round pewter plate with shallow well and flat brim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

plates (dishes)
pewter (tin alloy)
tin (metal)
Plate

Inscription

"JOHN / TOWNSEND" / "THOMAS / GRIFFIN" / "X [over worn cartouche, illegible writing]" (Two worn maker's stamps / A third illegible touchmark)

Maker

John Townsend & Thomas Griffin (Pewterer)

Dimensions

1/2 (H), 9 1/4 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1934.621

Places

Wellesley (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)

Related Items

Title Syrup Pitcher Accession Number 1934.608
Title Plate Accession Number 1934.620

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