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Gift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorl…
Shaving Mirror and Case
Gift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorleto, 2002.142.10a-b © 2003 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Shaving Mirror and Case

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Rocco A. DiCorleto American, 1894 - 1936
Date1918-1919
Mediumglass; fabric; metal
DimensionsComponent (mirror height x width): 4 7/16 x 3 3/8in. (11.3 x 8.6cm)
Component (case height x width): 4 3/8 x 3 3/8in. (11.1 x 8.6cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Theresa A. DiCorleto, Anthony DiCorleto, and Maria Hutnick in memory of Rocco A. DiCorleto
DescriptionA polished shaving mirror (a) and case (b) used by Rocco DiCorleto in World War I. The case is a brown fabric with illegible writing on the front.
Object number2002.142.10a-b
InscribedThe cloth case has four lines, apparently hand-written in blue or black ink, that are now badly faded. The second line is partially legible: "[illegible word] Williams Co. [illegible number?]"
On View
Not on view
2002.142.3.1
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