Looking glass

Date1755-1775

MediumDeal, gesso, gilding, and glass

DimensionsOH: 58 1/2"; OW: 26"; OD: 3 1/4"

Credit LineGift of Mrs. William Stout.

Object number1975-385,2

DescriptionRectangular looking glass with carved and gilded frame; interior edge of frame composed of alternating C scrolls; top of frame has C scrolls and foliage supporting an outstretched phoenix; sides of frame have large C scrolls containing a vine with a central flower (rose?) and foliage; base of frame composed of C scrolls and foliage similar to top with three lobed pierced leaf carvings at base.