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Pier Mirror

Collection Type

  • Furniture

GUSN

GUSN-49151

Description

Pier glass with twisted rope columns. Top center panel over glass is decorated with composition figures. Female figure on right is carrying a lyre. Woman at left has outstretched arms, but her instrument is missing. Two women with a small sheep and a winged cherub in center.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pier glasses (wall mirrors)
Mirror, Wall

Maker

Possibly Doggett, John (American mirror manufacturer, active 1809) (Maker)

Dimensions

48 1/2 x 31 1/4 x 5 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1974.227

Related Items

Title Pier Table Accession Number 1974.226

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