Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Looking glass
Object name
Looking glass
Date
1790-1820
Medium
Mahogany veneer, pine, glass, gilding
Dimensions
Overall: 45 1/2 x 24 1/4 x 1 1/8 in. ( 115.6 x 61.6 x 2.9 cm )
Description
Rectangular Chippendale looking glass with mahogany veneer frame; ornately shaped crest with arched center with applied carved and gilded phoenix mounted in front of circular piercing; mirror plate surrounded by molded border with gilding; intricately shaped triangular base with projecting scroll at each corner.
Credit Line
Bequest of Irving S. Olds
Object Number