Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Dressing glass
Object Number:
1957.251
Date:
1830-1880
Medium:
Mahogany, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 8 in. ( 47 x 39.4 x 20.3 cm )
Description:
Circular dressing glass with mahogany frame and stand; swivel mounts on either side of frame allow it to be set into a vertical ring atop a turned post mounted on a circular base.
Gallery Label:
According to the accession records, this dressing glass was acquired by the donor from the family of Bruce Moore of Victor, NY.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. R. W. G. Vail
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
