Engine plate
1850-1910
Place madeNew York, United States, North America
Brass, copper
Overall: 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 3 in. ( 0.6 x 57.8 x 7.6 cm )
Purchase, James B. Wilbur Fund
1941.786
According to accession records, this plate is from the steamer "Pittston," built in 1852.
DescriptionRectangular sheet brass sign with curved ends, incised on front in Gothic letters and stamped with three circular holes on either end and middle, two smaller circular piercings, and two small piercings near top fitted with copper wire for hanging.Markingsincised: in large Gothic script on plate: "ALLAIRE WORKS./NEW YORK 1852."
stamped: on plate: "ACROSS FROM."
incised: on plate, front center: "PITTSTON./1909."
ClassificationsMARITIME TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
