Wall Mirror

Item Information

Title:
Wall Mirror
Description:
Convex pediment with winged head. Wreath and cornucopias above with branches. Urn-like finials, leaf decoration. Sphinx head capitals.
Date:
1795–1805
Format:
Objects/Artifacts
Genre:
gesso
gilding (technique)
glass (material)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
wall mirrors
mirrors
Location:
Historic New England
Collection (local):
Digitized Museum Collections
Subjects:
Egyptian Revival
figure- and animal-derived motifs
feet (animal components)
urns
Glass
Gesso
Gilded
Painted
Urn
Feet
Places:
Maine > York (county) > South Berwick
Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.)
Extent:
64.75 in. x 30.625 in. (H x W); 32.5 in. x 22.375 in. (H x W)
Link to Item:
https://gusn.us/4574
Terms of Use:
Rights status not evaluated.
Contact host institution for more information.
Notes:
Bequest of Elizabeth R. Vaughan
Accession #:
1949.268
Identifier:
4574