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Mirror

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1750-1800

GUSN

GUSN-306980

Description

Chippendale-style mirror with elaborately cut frame with gilt on interior edge and carved phoenix on pediment.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wall mirrors
sheet glass
silvering
wood (plant material)
gilding
Chippendale
Mirror
Mirror, Wall
Mirror, Wall

Associated Building

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

35 1/2 x 21 x 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Frances Sortwell

Accession Number

1958.209

Date

1750-1800 (Possibly)

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