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Dresser mirror on stand

Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-305576

Description

Bevelled mirror in wood frame with carved and gilded interior edge. Frame hanging between two posts on rectangular wood base containing three drawers with brass pulls and ivory inlay around central keyhole.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing glasses
wood (plant material)
sheet glass
gilt paint
ivories (sculptures)
brass (alloy)
silvering
Mirror
Mirror, Dresser
Mirror, Dresser

Associated Building

Original To Nickels-Sortwell House (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States, New England

Dimensions

27 1/4 x 17 3/4 x 7 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.213

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