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Looking glass

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1775

GUSN

GUSN-26146

Description

Rectangular mirror w/ molded frame. Pediment is arched and has scrolls at side. Motif on pediment is carved and gilded and has 3 leaves over a pair of scrolls conjoined at base of leaves. Brass candle arms screwed onto bottom of frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

looking glasses
mirrors
brass (alloy)
butternut (wood)
walnut (wood)
walnut (wood)
Walnut
Butternut
Brass
MIRROR, CHEVAL

Inscription

On back in dark paint: ""31/WP""

Associated Building

Gilman Garrison House (Exeter, N.H.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22.5 x 14.375 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of William Perry Dudley

Accession Number

1966.1344

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