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English looking glass featuring a single plate of glass and ornate frame consisting of scalloped skirt with carved, gilt sprig decoration; elaborate crest with scalloped pediment inset with carved, gilt sprigs and topped by a gilt griffin finial; sides of frame decorated with carved gilt acorns and leaves.
looking glasses
English walnut (wood)
spruce (wood)
veneer
gilding
carving (processes)
Mirror
Original To Bowman House Main House,
Jackson, William, 1731-1810 (Importer)
54 1/2 x 24 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Florence L. Bixby
1980.80
Title Chest of Drawers Accession Number 1980.79
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