Plate

Object/Artifact

Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Plate

Entry/Object ID

2025.30.1

Description

A pewter plate with a plain rim and decorated center. The rim has the initials "MS" engraved. The center of the plate is decorated with a painting of two birds standing on branches. The bird to the left has blue and brown coloring and the bird on the right has orange and brown coloring. The branches are brown with a few green leaves and pink flowers. The background is multicolored (blue, pink, yellow).

Context

The plate likely belonged to Melinda Burditt (1817-1901) who married John Stevens in 1896. They lived in Pittsford, Vermont. The plate was passed down through generations of their family.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.30

Source or Donor

Jeralyn Payne

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

1830 - 1840

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Plate, Dinner

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Plate, Food

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Dish, Eating

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Eating Vessels

Nomenclature Class

Food Service T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall dimensions of a circular pewter plate.

Height

1 in

Diameter

13-1/4 in

Material

Metal

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Melinda Burditt Stevens

Related Places

Place

Town

Pittsford

County

Rutland County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America