Mirror

Object Name:

Mirror

Object ID:

1974.028.13

Date:

1872

Description:

Mirror, pier. From Eagle Hotel, Concord, NH. Wood frame with gesso covering that has been fully gilded. Columns on sides are topped with a cornice and elaborate pediment. Pediment center design appears to have acanthus leaves and shells over a shield. At base of shield is a rod with finial ends. At top of shield are two trumpet-shaped flowers with more flowers coming from their centers. At sides of shield are two scrolls. Ends of pediment (above the columns) seem to be shells with scrolled ends. Below pediment is a cornice with a row of floral disks. The columns are fluted, with acanthus leaves and large vases on tops and bottoms. Smaller vase and ring turnings in center of the columns. Column bases are round. Inner edge of frame has thin strip of floral molding and concave molding. Top of mirror is arched with flowers in the two arched elements of the frame. Bottom of the mirror is square. Several brass hangers on sides of frame. Backing is made up of several pieces of wood.

Material:

Glass
Wood

Dimensions:

H-108 W-33 D-12 inches

Provenance:

One of various items from the Eagle Hotel, Concord, NH. New furniture and accessories were purchased when the hotel was remodeled in 1872.

Michael Michaels, the donor, purchased the Eagle Hotel building in 1961 in order to open a convalescent home.

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Michael A. Michaels

People:

Michaels, Michael

Subjects:

Mirrors