FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a faceplate for a shower device, such as a showerhead or a hand shower.
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 5 is a right side view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1, the left side view being substantially a mirror image thereof.
FIG. 6 is a top view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 7 is a bottom view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1; and,
FIG. 8 is a rear perspective cross-sectional view of the faceplate shown in FIG. 1 to illustrate contours of the faceplate.
	
	  
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