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1979-262, Looking Glass
Looking glass
1979-262, Looking Glass

Looking glass

Date1800-1820
OriginAmerica
Mediummaple, pine, and glass
DimensionsOH: 37"; OW: 19 3/8"; OD: 3/4"
Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.
Object number1979-262
DescriptionLooking glass with central cresting with raised and rounded arch flanked by series of scrolls; flame-like wings or "ears" on either side of outer edge of frame; rectangular flat frame enclose single, plain non-beveled glass; base skirt cut in rounded inverted arched form; scalloped to conform in feeling with cresting; scrolled "ears" attached to base of frame at either side.