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Plate

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1791-1806

GUSN

GUSN-54970

Description

Round pewter plate with deep well and reeded rim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

"W.BILLINGS" / "W.BILLINGS" / "W.BILLINGS" (Touchmarks)

Maker

Billings, William (Pewterer)

Location of Origin

Providence, Rhode Island

Dimensions

1 1/4 (H), 11 1/2 (diameter) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Charles K. Davis

Accession Number

1949.154

Places

Fairfield (Fairfield county, Connecticut)
Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

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