Looking glass

Date1800-1820

Mediummaple, pine, and glass

DimensionsOH: 37"; OW: 19 3/8"; OD: 3/4"

Credit LineGift of the John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, Fund, Inc., through the generosity and interest of Mrs. John D. Rockefeller, 3rd, and members of the family.

Object number1979-262

DescriptionLooking glass with central cresting with raised and rounded arch flanked by series of scrolls; flame-like wings or "ears" on either side of outer edge of frame; rectangular flat frame enclose single, plain non-beveled glass; base skirt cut in rounded inverted arched form; scalloped to conform in feeling with cresting; scrolled "ears" attached to base of frame at either side.