Silver-plated hand mirror of Amanda Sylvester Lamborn, c. 1890

Name/Title

Silver-plated hand mirror of Amanda Sylvester Lamborn, c. 1890

Entry/Object ID

2001.66.1

Description

Acc. No. 01.66.1 Subject: Household Date/Period: circa 1890 Object: Mirror, Hand Description: Round silver-plated hand mirror with handle. Unusual sunburst pattern on exterior rim. Back of mirror has decorative design of incised flowers and leaves. No manufacturer hallmark. Appears to be of American manufacture. Size: L11" History: Silver-plated hand mirror from the dressing table of Amanda Sylvester Lamborn, wife of Benjamin Lamborn, City Clerk, of 1428 Morton Street, Mr. Lamborn served as the City Clerk in the mid-1890s. Acquired From: Bob Lamborn Date: 3/31/01