Mirror
- Object Name:
- Mirror
- Object ID:
- 1966.030.47
- Place of Origin:
- Northern Europe
- Date:
- 1780-1820
- Description:
- Early Courting Mirror, 18th century, European. Unidentified wood. Mirrored glass has etched design around perimeter, including basket with fruit at bottom, and scrolls and floral designs on remaining three sides; mirrored glass is rectangular. Frame is rectangular, with a pyramid-shaped pediment; molding on the interior and exterior of the frame. The perimeter of the frame includes an approx. 1" strip of marbled glass, with green and brown swirls. The interior of the pediment includes a framed diamond-shaped (horizontal orientation) insert, which includes a reverse-painted flower in red and white, with green and black background.
- Material:
- Glass
Wood - Dimensions:
- H-13 W-10.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Rogers Collection -- a gift (and later bequest) of Josephine Rogers given in memory of her husband, Harry K. Rogers -- consists of a large collection of New Hampshire glass, parian ware, furniture, and other decorative arts. This accession includes: furniture, glass, tie-backs, mirror knobs, miscellaneous brass hardware and articles. Many of the pieces in the Rogers' collection was acquired locally (Suncook, N.H.) from estate sales/auction or dealers, and used to furnish their Suncook, N.H. home.
- Credit Line:
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry K. Rogers Collection, Gift of Josephine P. Rogers
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