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Looking glass

Looking glass

about 1770-1790
Object PlaceNew England, United States
Medium/TechniqueWalnut veneer, gilded bird
DimensionsOverall: 101.6 x 66 x 5.1 cm (40 x 26 x 2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Miss Josie F. Prescott and Miss Mary E. Prescott
Accession number33.377
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsOn the back brace at the top, in pencil: "14" On back, an old jelly label: "Miss Prescott" Printed label on back reads: "32" In ink on back: "C [pellet] T [pellet] S / " On back at top: "1-5-25"
ProvenanceGift of Miss Josie F. Prescott and Miss Mary E. Prescott, Portsmouth, N.H. (Accession Date March 2, 1933). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.