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DS1985-873
Looking glass
DS1985-873

Looking glass

Date1710-1720
OriginEngland
MediumDeal, gilt, gesso, and glass
DimensionsOH: 56 1/2" OW: 23 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1936-678
DescriptionLooking glass; rectangular molded frame with rounded upper corners and slightly arched top surrounding original, beveled glass; small, scrolled spray of leafage attached to each side of frame near top; high arched and scrolled crest, decorated with small applied, carved sprays of flowers and leafage; large, central crosshatched medallion framed with scrolls of leafage and topped by high, carved shell; shallow base bordered with scrolled band of foliage.

Materials: Gilt and gesso on deal; deal backboard
MarkingsAuction number, "4901" on backboard
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