Pewter Plate
Title
Pewter Plate
Description
Samuel Danforth operated his shop in Hartford
from 1795-1816, producing a wide variety of wares,
including dishes, tankards, flagons, baptismal bowls,
and porringers. Danforth’s touch marks feature four
eagles flanked by the initials SD; the D is totally
obscured on all but one touch. The eagle’s head
is in profile and surrounded by stars; he clutches
arrows in each foot and has a shield on his chest, like
the symbol which had recently been adopted as an
emblem of the new United States.
from 1795-1816, producing a wide variety of wares,
including dishes, tankards, flagons, baptismal bowls,
and porringers. Danforth’s touch marks feature four
eagles flanked by the initials SD; the D is totally
obscured on all but one touch. The eagle’s head
is in profile and surrounded by stars; he clutches
arrows in each foot and has a shield on his chest, like
the symbol which had recently been adopted as an
emblem of the new United States.
Creator
Samuel Danforth
Date
1795-1816
Contributor
Charles K. Davis
Rights
Fairfield Museum and History Center
Identifier
1973.127.5
Files
Citation
Samuel Danforth, “Pewter Plate,” Fairfield Photos, accessed April 17, 2024, https://fairfieldmuseum.omeka.net/items/show/1108.
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