Looking glass

John H. Williams (American, active ca. 1820–66)

Maker

John H. Williams (American, active ca. 1820–66)

Date

1820–35

Medium

Mahogany (corner blocks, turnings), Spanish-cedar (cornice, bead moldings, sight edge, divider between glass plates), mahogany veneer; eastern white pine (frame rails, backboard)

Dimensions

55.9 x 28.3 in. (141.9 x 71.8 cm)

Form

Mirror

Origin

New York

Museum

Yale University Art Gallery

Accession

1989.57.4

Credit line

Charles F. Montgomery Collection