Hand mirror

1800-1850

Measurements

10-1/2 in x 6 in (dia) x 1/2 in

Materials

Painted unidentified hardwood, mirrored glass

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of H. Rodney Sharp

Accession Number

1959.3573

Condition Notes

The rounded frame around the glass has cracked across the grain in one location.

Provenance

Ex coll. H. Rodney Sharp

Comments

The hand mirror has a circular frame made of an unidentified wood painted black in imitation of ebony.  The round frame has a slightly coved face with a small bead and a narrow coved band at the inner edge.  A turned handle inserts into the frame.  A black-painted panel is inset into the frame on the back side.  This hand mirror is very similar to acc. no. 1968.874.