Maker
Joseph Danforth, Sr. (American, 1758–1788)American, 1758–1788
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Plate
Datec. 1779
Made inMiddletown, Connecticut, United States
MediumPewter
Dimensions5/8 × 9 1/2 in. diameter (1.6 × 24.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Barbara E. Butler in memory of her husband, Dr. James J. Butler
Object numberB.2006.16
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Pine Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
Provenance Research Ongoing Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped twice on the underside: [lion/horse?] flanked by two columns above a rectangle w/ "DANFORTH"
Various other stamps on the underside: anchor "E", anchor "S" / (following in a shield) "J.D.", wolf, figure w/bow, inverted cross" ??? on all of the above marks
Various other stamps on the underside: anchor "E", anchor "S" / (following in a shield) "J.D.", wolf, figure w/bow, inverted cross" ??? on all of the above marks
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