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1947-606, Looking Glass
Looking Glass
1947-606, Looking Glass

Looking Glass

Date1710-1730
OriginEngland
MediumWalnut veneer on pine. Glass, gilding
DimensionsO.H: 25" O.W: 13 1/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1947-606
DescriptionLooking glass has deeply scrolled and shaped cresting; rectangular frame with curved upper corners, molded outer edge of walnut veneer and carved and gilded inner edge; pine backboard (replaced - modern with evidence of circular saw marks).
InscribedOn back of crest "4 1/2" is written in pencil (modern). What appears to be "Jn92:C" is written in ink (probably 18th century inscription).