Mirror and Frame
ca. 1700 (made)
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This small mirror would probably have belonged to a wealthy merchant woman for use in the bedchamber. It would have been prized for the silver filigree frame (formed from silver wire) as well as for the mirror glass, a luxury commodity in the late 17th century.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Silver filigree and glass |
Brief description | Miniature pier glass, silver filgree frame, Holland (probably), ca.1700. |
Physical description | Small filigree framed mirror, filigree with stamped acanthus and masked ornament |
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Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs D. S. F. Campbell |
Summary | This small mirror would probably have belonged to a wealthy merchant woman for use in the bedchamber. It would have been prized for the silver filigree frame (formed from silver wire) as well as for the mirror glass, a luxury commodity in the late 17th century. |
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Accession number | M.274-1976 |
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Record created | February 9, 2004 |
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