Wall Mirror

Object/Artifact

Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Wall Mirror

Entry/Object ID

2023.26.024

Description

Federal style gilt mirror. Top of the frame has 9 spheres. Painting of a country home in a filed next to a tree on the top portion above the mirror.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1812

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Paper Tag

Location

Back

Transcription

"Dear Coukey- you are the 4th generation to have this mirror - a wedding gift to your great-great-grandmother, Roxanna Chandler in 1812. With love, Aunt Esther."

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pen

Dimensions

Height

28 in

Width

3 in

Length

12 in

Material

Glass, Gilt

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Chandler, Roxanna