Frame
RetailerSold by
Unknown Looking Glass Maker
American
MakerMade by
Unknown
MediumWood and glass, with paper label
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionBrown wooden frame with sides that cross over one another at the corners; a leaf is affixed at each corner on top of the crossing point. The frame contains a piece of glass. A printed paper label affixed to the top center back of the frame reads, "[first line with retailer's name is illegible]/ [Look]ing Glass and Picture Frame/ MANUFACTORY,/ [N]os. 77 and 79 Main Street, Franklin Square,/ NORWICH CONN./ [Ch]romos, Engravings and Lithographs/ of all descriptions./ Frames re-gilt Looking Glass Plate Re-set."
Object number2006.98.0
MarkingsA paper label (missing its left edge) is affixed to the top center back of the frame. Printed on the label is, "[first line with retailer's name is illegible]/ [Look]ing Glass and Picture Frame/ MANUFACTORY,/ [N]os. 77 and 79 Main Street, Franklin Square,/ NORWICH CONN./ [Ch]romos, Engravings and Lithographs/ of all descriptions./ Frames re-gilt Looking Glass Plate Re-set."Subject Terms
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