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Mirror

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1810

GUSN

GUSN-181383

Description

Burnish gilt-looking glass with egoloneise tablet. Agricultural scene of a farmer, his cow, two sheep and a dog. Stone bridge in the distance. Gold leaf design on blue border. Heavy cornices with ball ornamentation; twist turned decor vertical on pilasters. Block feet with criss-cross pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
wood (plant material)
gold leaf
looking glasses
reverse painting on glass (image-making)
glass (material)
Mirror

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

37 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Gretchen Stone Cook (Mrs. Cheney E. Cook)

Accession Number

2005.13.1

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