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Maker(s):Porteus, Robert and Thomas
Culture:English
Title:plate
Date Made:1762-1768
Type:Food Service
Materials:base metal: pewter
Place Made:United Kingdom; England; London; Gracechurch Street
Measurements:overall: 5/8 x 9 3/8 in.; 1.5875 x 23.8125 cm
Accession Number:  HD 64.353
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield

Description:
English circular pewter plate, scratched on the back "Hoyt" and the touchmarks "ROB: & THO" and "...STREE.." The maker's mark, which has been rubbed, was struck circa 1762 for Robert & Thomas Porteus of Gracechurch Street, London, successors to Richard King. This is one of five pewter plates given by Mrs. Henry King Hoyt of Deerfield (born Catherine Wells, 1805-1891) to PVMA, listed as "304. Five Pewter Plates." According to the file, it was originally owned in Deerfield.

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