Looking Glass

American

1800–1820

Not on view

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Provenance

Title: Looking Glass
Date: 1800–1820
Geography: Made in New York, New York, United States
Culture: American
Medium: Gilt gesso, pine, wire, eglomise tablet
Dimensions: 51 x 25 in. (129.5 x 63.5 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
Object Number: 50.145.358
Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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