Looking Glass

American

1780–1800

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Looking Glass
Date: 1780–1800
Geography: Possibly made in England; Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Walnut veneer, gilt gesso
Dimensions: 45 x 24 in. (114.3 x 61 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Russell Sage, 1909
Object Number: 10.125.352
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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