Mirror

Furniture

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Mirror

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.72

Description

Looking-glass: rectangular, with scroll-cut fretwork crest, at the center of which, within a circular opening, is carved gilt bird of pheasant type; frame, inlaid with beading of light wood, has gilt and chevron-carved inner molding; at bottom, scroll-cut fretwork apron.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1780 - 1800

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

13-5/8 in

Length

26 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 13 5/8 x 26 in. (34.6 x 66 cm)

Material

Glass, Wood (mahogany, walnut?)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: During Winter Cleaning 2013, it was noted that the backing of this mirror is loose and should be secured; this item is a candidate for repair work by the Restoration Crew, either Ted Hemberger or Chris Cole.

Notes

Overall Analysis: Bird's head, which had been missing, replaced 1969.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Unknown

General Notes

Note Type

Curatorial Remarks

Note

Sealantic Fund Inventory 1943, p. 145

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Front Guest Bedroom