Looking glass
1760–75
Object PlaceProb. New England, United States
Medium/TechniqueMahogany veneer on yellow pine, gilt, original glass one piece
DimensionsOverall: 161.9 cm (63 3/4 in.)
Credit LineThe M. and M. Karolik Collection of Eighteenth-Century American Arts
Accession number39.90
On View
On viewClassificationsFurniture
Collections
Many carvers not only worked on furniture but also made looking glasses, such as this one, as well as picture frames, ship figureheads, and fireplace or door surrounds. Some even carved in stone or made molds used in the creation of cast-iron fire backs and other items.
Provenance"The M. and M. Karolik Collection of 18th century American Arts"
about 1740
1800–10
About 1760–75
1750–80
1760–70
