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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Mirror
Object Number
1954-05-5
Description
Rectangular shaped mirror. Frame is wooden and gilded. The frame has a moulded base, fluted columns with wheat ear capitols and spring consoles about caps to supported curved molded overhang with 5 gilt balls in under overhang. Plain reeded band between glass panel and mirrored glass. At top of mirror is a glass panel, painted in reverse. Scene of two trees with birds painted in gilt, background blue and black. An arch defines scene. Back of mirror single large panel of wood with shallow bevel edge
Comment
Puchased by donor from Ann Wolcott. Mirror is said to have belonged to Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Category
Date Made
ca. 1800
Dimensions
26 1/4" high x 11 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" deep
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