Looking Glass, 1770–1800, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany veneer, gilt gesso, pine, 45 x 20 1/2 in. (

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Looking Glass, 1770–1800, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany veneer, gilt gesso, pine, 45 x 20 1/2 in. ( x cm), Furniture, While the oval shape of this looking glass hints at the Neoclassical style, introduced into the United States by 1790, the frame, featuring a phoenix-like finial, pierced openwork, and carved-and-gilded S-scrolls, indicates the retention of the Rococo aesthetic that was popular prior to the American Revolution

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Size: 2373px × 4066px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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