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Mirror

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1820

GUSN

GUSN-222002

Description

One of a pair, each of rectangular shape. Single pane of glass within a gilt frame with a deep, cove profile and stylized scallop shell at each corner.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
gilding
gesso
wood (plant material)
glass (material)
Empire (style)
Mirror

Maker

Attributed to Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Framer)

Dimensions

66 1/2 x 37 1/4 x 4 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Susan Norton

Accession Number

1990.1434.1

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

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