Looking Glass, Small
Date1700-1799
OriginAmerica
MediumWhite pine (by eye) and glass
DimensionsOH: 6 1/2" OW: 3 1/2" OD: 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1950-107
DescriptionSmall looking glass; one board, in rectangular form with arched top containing a pierced opening for hanging. Glass is recessed within a slight chamfered molding. There is an incised design on back, of a circle and conventionalized flower and the initials W. G. The back is in natural pine, the front and sides are painted gray.MarkingsInitials "W. G." inscribed within geometric flower motif on back.
ca. 1760
1793-1796
1800-1815
1815-1820
ca. 1800
1765-1785
ca. 1765 case; ca. 1740 movement
ca. 1775 (movement); 1805-1815 (case)
1760-1780
1809-1814 (movement); ca. 1825 (case)
1660-1710
1819-1829