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Hand Mirror

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1885-1914

GUSN

GUSN-69977

Description

Circular frame; geometric border; winged goddess relief handle

Details

Descriptive Terms

hand mirrors
mirrors
brass (alloy)
gilding
mirrors
plating (metal coating)
glass (material)
allegory (artistic device)
Egyptian Revival
Mirror, Hand
Mirror, Hand

Associated Building

Subject Isis,

People and Organizations

Isis

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 5/8 x 5 x 1 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.3095

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