Mirror
The pier mirror was made by the cabinetmakers John Mayhew and William Ince in 1769, probably after a design by Robert Adam. It is surrounded by a tapestry panel designed by Maurice Jacques (ca. 1712–1784).
Artwork Details
- Title: Mirror
- Designer: Possibly designed by Robert Adam (British, Kirkcaldy, Scotland 1728–1792 London)
- Maker: John Mayhew (British, 1736–1811)
- Maker: and William Ince (British, active ca. 1758/59–1794, died 1804)
- Date: 1769
- Culture: British
- Medium: Gilded pine, mirror glass
- Dimensions: Wt. confirmed: 8 ft. 9 in. × 66 in., 262 lb. (266.7 × 167.6 cm, 118.8 kg)
- Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
- Credit Line: Gift of Samuel H. Kress Foundation, 1958
- Object Number: 58.75.131
- Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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