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Looking glass

about 1807–10
Object PlaceBoston area, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueMaple, bird's-eye maple, mahogany, dyed wood, pine
DimensionsOverall: 61.6 x 39.4 x 4.9 cm (24 1/4 x 15 1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit LineDecorative Arts Special Fund
Accession number61.604
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ClassificationsFurniture
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InscriptionsThe pine back is sealed with a Boston newspaper dated July 20, 1807, and July 2, and July 4. In pencil on the back of the frame: "1809 1807"
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; 1961, H.J. Klasky, 26 Union Street, Plymouth, Massachusetts; 1961, purchased for $350 by Museum (Accession Date June 7, 1961)