Maker
Thomas Fentham (English, died 1808, active 1771–1808)English, died 1808, active 1771–1808
CultureEnglish
Titles
- Mirror
Datec. 1800
Made inLondon, England
MediumEastern white pine, scots pine, spruce, composition, paint, gold leaf, mercury/tin amalgam mirrored glass
Dimensions38 1/4 × 56 × 52 in. (97.2 × 142.2 × 132.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.69.180
Current Location
Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens
Music Room
On view
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Department
Bayou BendObject Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1969.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Labeled on the back: THOMAS FENTHAM / NO. 136 STRAND / NEAR SOMERSET HOUSE / Manufacturer of Looking-Glasse / Convex and Concave Mirrors, / AND ALL SORTS OF / PICTURE AND GLASS FRAMES / GLASS FOR EXPORTATION
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