Franklin Mint, American Revolution Bicentennial Plate, Philadelphia, ca. 1977

Name/Title

Franklin Mint, American Revolution Bicentennial Plate, Philadelphia, ca. 1977

Entry/Object ID

2021.012.004.1

Description

Pewter plate in "The American Revolution Bicentennial Plate Collection" series; engraved on bottom "Bonhomme Richard Defeats Serapis - 1779"; stamped "775" and copyright 1977; front with raised cast image of the battle. Made by Franklin Mint for the "American Revolution Bicentennial 1976." Has original pamphlet and certificate of authenticity.

Acquisition

Accession

2021.012

Source or Donor

Bradford, James

Acquisition Method

Donation

Credit Line

The James C. and Judith R. Bradford Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Franklin Mint

Date made

1977

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Engraving

Location

On the bottom

Transcription

Bonhomme Richard Defeats Serapis - 1779 / 775

Dimensions

Dimension Description

In box

Height

12 in

Width

12 in

Depth

2 in

Material

Pewter