Federal period rectangular mirror with an eglomise panel representing an eagle with outstretched wings. Cornice has stepped projecting corners and the entire cornice is decorated with 14 gilded balls attached to its continuous coved molding. Mirror is backed by a spruce board to protect the glass. The entire front surface of the mirror frame has been coated with plaster and gilded in gold leaf. A spiral patterned band is inset at center of sides and bottom.
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1790 - 1810
Time Period
late 18th-early 19th centuries
Place
Region
New England
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Pencil
Location
On spruce backing board
Transcription
"Ruth Turner 1800 / Ruth Hobson 1870"
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Height
87.6 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
4.8 cm
Dimension Notes
The cornice measures 47.3 cm in width and 9.84 cm in width at projecting ends.
