Looking glass, 1770.

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Looking glass, 1770.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/770380009

Vertical, rectangular looking glass with gilded vase-and-flowers finial; carved, pierced frame is painted white with gilded foliate C-scrolls, carved flowers, and rounded corners; pierced skirt with gilded carving.

Original glass; original paint; gilded.

Winterthur Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8185766

Winterthur Library

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Reynolds, James B., 1736-1798.

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Cadwalader, John, 1742-1786

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