Table Mirror

Dateca. 1880

Mediummetal, paint, glass, tin

Dimensions15 × 8 1/2 × 8 in. (38.1 × 21.6 × 20.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mr. Bill Baker

Object numberPC1991.52.14

DescriptionThis is a table mirror made of painted iron and glass. The mirror in the center is a large rectangle, with a thin border around it featuring a repeating oval design. At the bottom is a large section of curving metal with floral motifs throughout, two of these curves extend to form the "legs" for the mirror to rest on when upright. At the sides of the center are two curved handles with the same floral design. On the top is a repetition of this motif as well as a large globe like decoration in the center. On the top of the back is a hinge connecting the large stand to the frame. The stand is long, and has two curved section on the bottom to provide support when the mirror is propped up.

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