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).
1730-1750
1700-1725
1805-1810
1760-1780
1800-1815
ca. 1725
ca. 1775
ca. 1725
Ca. 1750
1719-1725
1800-1815
1750-1765