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Wall Mirror

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-4574

Description

Convex pediment with winged head. Wreath and cornucopias above with branches. Urn-like finials, leaf decoration. Sphinx head capitals.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wall mirrors
mirrors
gesso
gilding
glass (material)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Egyptian Revival
figure- and animal-derived motifs
feet (animal or human components)
urns
Glass
Gesso
Gilded
Painted
Egyptian Revival
Urn
Feet
MIRROR, WALL

Associated Building

Original to Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

64.75 x 30.625 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan

Accession Number

1949.268

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