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Gift of Frederick K. and Margaret R. Barbour, 1965.6.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No know…
Looking Glass
Gift of Frederick K. and Margaret R. Barbour, 1965.6.0, Connecticut Historical Society, No known copyright

Looking Glass

CabinetmakerMade by Spencer & Gilman American
Date1815-1825
MediumLooking glass; gilt pine and glass, paint on glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 41 × 23in. (104.1 × 58.4cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineGift of Frederick K. and Margaret R. Barbour
DescriptionLooking glass with reverse-painted scene of Mount Vernon.
Object number1965.6.0
On View
Not on view
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