Mirror, Wall
- Object Name:
- Mirror, Wall
- Object ID:
- 1982.021.03
- Creator:
- Holmes, Andrew Paine
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH (possibly)
- Date:
- 1852-1854
- Description:
- Mirror, Empire style. Wide rectangular ogee frame, mahogany veneer. Appears to be old glass, speckled with decay marks. Visible edges all painted dark red-brown. Wooden slab backing board which has circular saw marks. Backing attached with small tacks. Holes for hanging hardware on top rail. Cut nails visible. Wooden backing has stencilled label: "FROM / A.P. HOLMES / MERRIMACK BLOCK / MANCHESTER / N.H.".
- Material:
- Glass
Wood
Mahogany - Dimensions:
- H-31 W-22 D-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Mirror with label of A. P. Holmes, Manchester, N.H., who was in business there as a furniture maker/seller between 1852 and 1854.
Mirror purchased from antique's seller, David Ottinger. - Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase
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