Mirror, Wall
- Object Name:
- Mirror, Wall
- Object ID:
- 1977.007.04
- Date:
- 1840-1850
- Description:
- Wall mirror, Empire style. Heavy veneered ogee frame. Five-inch wide double frame is usually relieved by strip of 1/2" round stock which is reflected by the outside solid mahogany edge. Back has been stamped "Chatham Pines" several times and a fresh piece of kraft paper is on reverse.
- Material:
- Glass
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-23.5 W-33.25 D-2.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Mirror from the Ipswich, Massachusetts family of Florence Baker Williams (1866-1938), 2nd wife (married 1928) of Arthur Foster Sturtevant (1865-1953), donor's father). Later brought to Chatham Pines Camp, Chatham, N.H.
Notes from donor's father about mirror (#628 in the Sturtevant collection): "This mirror was in the Baker home in Ipswich Mass, brought to Concord N.H. in 1928 Afterwards brought to Chatham Pines. This type of mirror was maid (sic) during the years 1790 to 1810. This mirror was in my room at Chatham Pines" (dated circa 1840-1850 by Wes Balla, 5/2006). - Credit Line:
- Gift of Foster E. Sturtevant
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