Magnifying Mirror

Dateca. 1920

Mediumglass, enamel

Dimensions7 3/4 × 3 1/2 × 1/2 in. (19.7 × 8.9 × 1.3 cm)

ClassificationsPersonal Objects

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, museum purchase, Director's Discretionary Fund

Object numberPC2000.52.18.4

DescriptionThis is an art deco magnifying mirror and is included in a vanity set. The mirror is made of silver enamel, with a long silver handle and a a silver border around the mirror itself. The handle is cylindrical for easier grip, and the mirror is circular. The handle is attached to the back with a silver hinge, so the mirror can be moved up and down. The back of the mirror is blue, this color becomes lighter towards the center and is darker on the edges. Five lines with silver borders cross the center from the top to the bottom of the back. On top of these lines in the middle is a silver design similar to a decorative rocket ship.

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