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Object Name

Souvenir Plate

Object Number

2017-11-18

Description

Pewter Plate with indented and raised molded image of building with lettering around image: "FIRST LAW SCHOOL 1774-1833/ LITCHFIELD, CONNECTICUT". Back has embossed: "*(Picture of Star)/PEW-IA-NEX".

Comment

Image and inscription depicts the Litchfield Law School established by Tapping Reeve in 1774, which was America's first formal law school.

Category

Communication Artifacts

Dimensions

Overall depth: .5", diameter: 5.75".

Materials

pewter

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