Mirror

Object Name:

Mirror

Object ID:

1992.048.01

Date:

1820-1840

Description:

Mirror, picture, with reverse painting on glass. Gilded wooden frame (appears to have paint over the gilding) with bannister turnings with alternating lozenge-shaped elements and cup and ring elements. On each lozenge is a pressed metal applique of bunches of grapes in a vine, painted. The corners are square and each has a circular floral medallion, also a pressed metal applique, painted. Corners of the frame are mitered.
The reverse painting on glass is of a seated woman, the scene is rectangular, outlined in black, with a white decorated surround. The surround is white, with a green and red sponge decoration and gold shields and vines. The woman in the image holds a green covered book in her hand, is seated on a green upholstered bench with footstool, and is front of red curtains with gold trim. The woman is wearing a high-waisted floor-length dress with short, puffy sleeves. The dress has a blue skirt and a red bodice. She is also wearing elbow length green gloves; a brown shoe (only one shoe is visible); a white feathered hat; and a necklace. She has brown, curly hair, pink skin and red cheeks.
The picture mirror back is covered by two pieces of wood, one for the picture and one for the mirror. The edges of the wood are beveled. These backing boards are held in with a combination of cut iron, and brass tacks. There is a large letter "T" written in script with chalk on the back. There are two diagonal holes in the upper frame for hanging hardware. These go from the back of the frame up and out the top of the frame.

Material:

Glass
Wood
Metal
Iron
Brass

Dimensions:

H-33.125 W-16.75 D-2.25 inches

Provenance:

Bequest of Ann Cummings (1914-1992), who lived in Virginia. Her family has Acworth, NH and Concord, NH histories.

Credit Line:

Bequest of Ann Cummings

People:

Cummings, Ann (1914-1992)