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Looking Glass, possibly David Poignand, American (born England), 1759–1830, c.1785–1800, Mahogany, glass, and gilding

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Mirror · America

Looking Glass

possibly David Poignand, American (born England), 1759–1830 · America · c.1785–1800

Medium: Mahogany, glass, and gilding
Dimensions: 47 1/2 x 26 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (120.7 x 66.4 x 2.9 cm)
Accession: 29:1936
Credit line: Bequest of Nellie V. Plant in memory of her husband, Frederick S. Plant, the great grandson of David Poignand

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