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Bequest of Martha R. Lambert, 1979.68.760, Connecticut Historical Society
Looking glass
Bequest of Martha R. Lambert, 1979.68.760, Connecticut Historical Society

Looking glass

Furniture MakerAttributed to Nathan Ruggles 1774 - 1835
MediumPine, gilt gesso, modern glass plate
DimensionsOther (overall height x width): 21 7/16 × 13 5/8in. (54.5 × 34.6cm)
ClassificationsFurniture
Credit LineBequest of Martha R. Lambert
DescriptionLooking glass
Object number1979.68.760
NotesConstituent note: Cataloging worksheet in object file states that this looking glass is "undoubtedly by Nathan Ruggles" and "No label, but frame obviously comes from same shop as labeled one, acc. no. 1972-23-0."
On View
Not on view
Museum purchase, 1972.23.0, Connecticut Historical Society
Nathan Ruggles
Museum Acquisition Fund, 1980.56.0, Connecticut Historical Society
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