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Plate

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a plate titled "Plate". The plate has a scalloped edge. The plate has a wide ornate border around the edge. The border contains illustrations and text. The illustrations include an eagle on the left, a man on the right, a figure on horseback at the top. The text on the border includes, from top to bottom on the left side, words that are cut off; on the top it says "TYRANNY"; on the right side, words are cut off at the bottom; and at the top right, it says "ALL". The center of the plate contains more text and is sunken compared to the border. The text in the center reads: "CONGRESS SHALL MAKE NO LAW RESPECTING AN ESTABLISHMENT OF RELIGION, OR PROHIBITING THE FREE EXERCISE THEREOF; OR ABRIDGING THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH, OR OF THE PRESS; OR THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO ASSEMBLE AND TO PETITION FOR A REDRESS OF GRIEVANCES. CONSTITUTION U.S." The plate has a reflective surface. The plate appears to be made of metal. The plate shows signs of wear. The plate sits on a light background. The artist is unidentified.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1837–ca. 1840
Medium
Earthenware, transfer-printed
Culture
British (American market)
Dimensions
512 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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