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Wall mirror

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Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-25956

Description

Rectangular glass in conforming frame with broken scroll pediment and scrolled apron. Shallow, incised carving and gilt on gesso overall. Chalk mark on rear: "1812(9?)." Also marked, "L66." "Old Chippendale/ mirror/ owned by Silas Casey & then/ by Edward Pearce Casey."

Details

Descriptive Terms

wall mirrors
mirrors
gesso
gilding
glass (material)
pine (wood)
pine (wood)
Pine
Glass
Gesso
Gilt
Mirror, Wall

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

26.5 x 16.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1958.M2

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