Looking Glass
Maker
Unknown European
CultureEuropean
Titles
- Looking Glass
Datec. 1780–1800
Made inEurope
MediumWhite pine, maple, and reverse-painted glass
Dimensions21 3/4 × 14 3/8 in. (55.2 × 36.6 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.67.33
Non exposé
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c. 1790–1820
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c. 1785–1820
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c. 1820–1830
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c. 1760–1790
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c. 1790–1800
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