Looking glass

1780-1810

Measurements

19-1/2 in x 12-5/8 in x 1 in

Materials

Mahogany; probably white pine (frame and backboard)

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, The David Wilson Mansion, Inc.

Accession Number

1971.573

Condition Notes

Part of the lower left applied scroll has broken off

Provenance

Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. J. Newberry Reynolds to The David Wilson Mansion, Inc., in 1942

Comments

This very small looking glass, full decorated with applied scrolls, recalls larger examples labeled by John Elliott Jr. of Philadelphia.  Many other variations existed and many examples were made in England for sale in the United States. 

The backboard is now held in place with a few wire nails, but some earlier rectangular holes exist where cut nails appear to have been used.