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Dressing Glass

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1800-1830

GUSN

GUSN-254778

Description

Rectangular mahogany framed mirror pivots on two reeded face stiles that have a backward slant, ball finials, and brass adjustment knobs for glass. Veneered and bow fronted lower case has two dovetailed drawers with brass knob. Stands on four ball feet. Sides are dovetailed through to softwood bottom board.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing glasses
mahogany (wood)
veneering
chestnut (wood)
glass (material)
Mirror

Associated Person

Thacher, Mary

Associated Building

Original To Winslow Crocker House (Yarmouth Port, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

131.1981

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

23 5/8 x 22 x 9 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Guido Perera

Accession Number

1999.336

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