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Plate

Thomas Badger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The plate by Thomas Badger is a round, silver-colored plate with a raised edge. The plate has a wide rim and a flat bottom. It appears to be made of metal, likely silver or pewter, and has a scratched and worn appearance. The surface of the plate is not smooth, with visible scratches and marks throughout. The plate is shown from a front view, with the rim facing outward. The background of the image is light-colored, with a subtle shadow visible beneath the plate.

Artwork details

Date:
1787–1815
Medium:
Pewter
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
600 × 590 px
Museum record:
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