Name/Title
mirror, wallEntry/Object ID
1974.986.001Description
Oval mirror, gesso with gilt decoration. Three taper holders on curved arms, flanked by two shelves. Decorations include two birds at top, urn at top and on sides, human figure at bottom center, and many leaves. 55"h x 27.5"w x 9.5"d.Acquisition
Accession
1974.986Source or Donor
Herr, Ober S.Acquisition Method
GiftGeneral Notes
Note
Belonged to Mrs. Ober Herr, Sr. Belonged to William McDaniel. Original deed of gift reads "Mirror (Shellman House - great Room belonged to Mrs. Ober Herr Sr.)" An additional note describes it as a "gilt mirror w/ 3 candle holders." Object was displayed in the Shellman House Great Room (downstairs parlor?) at an unknown date and in the small parlor in 1984. Was removed to storage during restoration of the house and not returned to exhibit due to its deteriorating condition.