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French, France

Filigree Looking Glass, early 1800s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

French

Title

Filigree Looking Glass

Year

early 1800s

Medium

mahogany; unidentified softwood; oak; glass; gesso; Bole; gold leaf

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • oak,
  • gesso,
  • glass,
  • mahogany,
  • gold leaf,
  • Bole,
  • unidentified softwood

Dimensions

134 x 64.1 cm (52 13/16 x 25 5/16 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Stamped on back:LE NORMAND

Place

France

Type

  • Decorative Arts,
  • Furniture

Credit

Bequest of Louise B. Bowen

Object Number

21.503

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French, France

looking glass, early 1800s

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