Mirror Back
c.1900 (made)
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Mirror frame of carved pearwood. The oval back is carved with three Bacchanalian children, one playing a lute and another holding a cup; round the above is a border of scrolling leaves. The handle is decorated on both sides with similar designs of 'money' ornament and symmetrically arranged floral scrolls.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved pearwood |
| Brief description | Mirror back for hand mirror, carved pearwood, James Osmond, English, c. 1900. |
| Physical description | Mirror frame of carved pearwood. The oval back is carved with three Bacchanalian children, one playing a lute and another holding a cup; round the above is a border of scrolling leaves. The handle is decorated on both sides with similar designs of 'money' ornament and symmetrically arranged floral scrolls. |
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| Object history | This mirror back was exhibited at the Worshipful Company of Carperters' exhibition in 1901. It was purchased by the V&A in the same year for £5 (RP 17387/1901). |
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| Accession number | 944-1901 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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