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Plate

Thomas Danforth, III

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

This plate by Thomas Danforth, III, is a round metal plate with a raised edge. The plate is silver in color with darker spots and marks on its surface. A wide rim around the edge of the plate is slightly raised. The plate appears to be made of a reflective material, possibly metal, and has a few scratches and marks on its surface. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
1777–1818
Medium
Pewter
Culture
American
Dimensions
461 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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