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Mirror

GUSN

GUSN-49946

Description

Gilt framed Federal-style mirror. Rectangular molded frame enclosing a rectangular glass with a set-in gilt wooden panel above. Decorated with an applied relieve carving of a compote with fruit (raspberries). Whole flanked by rope turned 3/4 split columns that terminate in upper and lower plinths. The whole surmounted by a flat molded cornice with gilt balls below the molding.

Details

Descriptive Terms

mirrors
Mirror
Mirror

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

36 x 16 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Louise Stimson

Accession Number

1981.49

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