Plate
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Plate

TitlePlate
ArtistSamuel Melville
Date1793–1800 18th century
MediumPewter
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. Stephen S. FitzGerald, 1962
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Plate” is a work by Samuel Melville, dated 1793–1800. It is executed in pewter. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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