Looking glass

Date1800-1815

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Boston area (possibly)

MediumMahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, and glass.

DimensionsOH: 25 1/2", OW: 13 1/2", OD: 7/8"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1939-37

DescriptionLooking glass has high, scrolled cresting with prominent scrolled ears at top and bottom; molded, rectangular frame with gilt inner frame; deep, scrolled base.

Woods: The crest, base, and ears are mahogany; the frame is mahogany veneered on white pine; the backboard is white pine.
Inscribed"Of 1 doz" and "22" in ink on backboard.
MarkingsFragments of old paper, possibly from almanacs, attached to inside of frame. One printed with word "(J) (E)", another printed with "WINKELIER".