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Wall Mirror

Collection Type

  • Furniture

Date

1740-1748

GUSN

GUSN-55785

Description

Scrolled crest with pierced and gilt Prince of Wales feathers (3); 2-part beveled glass; elaborate carved and gilt double border surrounding glass (original). Walnut veneer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wall mirrors
glass (material)
spruce (wood)
walnut (wood)
veneer
Mirror
Mirror, Wall
Mirror, Wall

Associated Building

Original to Josiah Quincy House (Quincy, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

72.1/8 x 33 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edmund Quincy

Accession Number

1972.44

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