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Mirror (one of a pair)

mid-18th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mirror (one of a pair)
  • Date: mid-18th century
  • Culture: German
  • Medium: Carved, painted, and gilded basswood and red pine
  • Dimensions: 51 x 23 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (129.5 x 59.7 x 7cm)
  • Classification: Woodwork-Furniture
  • Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
  • Object Number: 1974.356.132
  • Curatorial Department: European Sculpture and Decorative Arts
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