Name/Title
Mirror, dresserEntry/Object ID
SS.63.3Description
Looking glass: rectangular glass with concave sides, rounded corners, in vine-like frame, ornamented in relief with leaves, anthemia at corners, shell motif at bottom, small composite flowers, and at top, a large rose; frame suspended from stand by pivots in sides; stand, of rather lyre-like shape, is formed of two foliate S-scrolls decorated in relief with small composite blossoms and small roses, which descend through two small S-scrolls (the intersection of which forms opening suggestive of heart) to rectangular shaped base; base decorated with relief cartouches, ears of wheat, and fleur-de-lis; cast iron frame and stand painted brownish-bronze, with touches of light blue and pink at flowers; base weighted with lead.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerDate made
circa 1853Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
27-3/4 inWidth
15-5/8 inDepth
4-5/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 27 3/4 x 15 5/8 x 4 5/8 in. (70.5 x 39.7 x 11.7 cm)Material
Lead, Cast iron, GlassRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
UnknownGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Rear Guest Bedroom
