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Looking glass, 1760–80, Unidentifiable wood of the genus Tilia (applied carvings), walnut veneer; scots pine (crest and bott…
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Mirror · Connecticut

Looking glass

Maker unknown · Connecticut · 1760–80

Medium
Unidentifiable wood of the genus Tilia (applied carvings), walnut veneer; scots pine (crest and bottom boards, frame members, backboard, vertical brace)
Dimensions
34.1 x 13.3 in. (86.7 x 33.9 cm)
Accession
1930.2270
Credit line
Mabel Brady Garvan Collection
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