Looking Glass or Pier Mirror
Caption
John Taylor (American). Looking Glass or Pier Mirror, ca.1823–24. Carved, gessoed, gilded wood, glass, 26 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 45 3/4 in. (67.3 x 11.4 x 116.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Bequest of H. Randolph Lever, 64.80.16.
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Gallery
Not on view
Collection
Maker
Title
Looking Glass or Pier Mirror
Date
ca.1823–24
Medium
Carved, gessoed, gilded wood, glass
Classification
Dimensions
26 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 45 3/4 in. (67.3 x 11.4 x 116.2 cm)
Markings
Upper back side stamped; label in center; stamp on right side; "(CH) or (N) E A (P) or (T)/ Looking Glass Store/ J. TAYLOR/ 23 Chatham Street/ New York." Listed at Chatham Street address in 1823-24.
Credit Line
Bequest of H. Randolph Lever
Accession Number
64.80.16
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