Name/Title
Overt-Mantle MirrorContext
American, ca. 1840-1860. Early Victorian over-mantel mirror in gold-leaf frame with elaborate carving at top and on both corners of lower edges.
Over-mantle mirrors played an important role in American homes before the advent of electricity, because they double the light by reflecting the candles lit on the mantle as well as the light from the chandelier.
Gift of Mrs. Stewart Von Puhl.Acquisition
Accession
1959.03Source or Donor
Mrs. Stewart Von PuhlAcquisition Method
Gift