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DEACESSIONED February 26, 2015
Looking glass
18th century
Object Place: probably England
Medium/Technique
Gilt wood, probably pine; glass
Dimensions
Overall: 66.7 x 41.3 x 3.2 cm (26 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
H. E. Bolles Fund
Accession Number28.881
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsFurniture – Looking glasses and mirrors
DescriptionCarved and gilded frame with elaborate pierced crest; old glass.
InscriptionsIn black paint on outside of top rail: "3"
In black paint on back of crest: "34"
In black paint on back of crest: "34"
ProvenanceEarly history unknown; acquired by the MFA from L.P. Goulding Antiques, December 1928, purchased for $75 (Accession Date December 6, 1928). February 26, 2015, deaccessioned by the MFA for sale through Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire.