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Pier Looking Glass

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a tall, narrow, rectangular object with a decorative frame. The frame is made of metal and has a distressed appearance. It features a raised pattern along the top and bottom edges. The top section of the frame has a white background with a black floral design and two diamond shapes on either side. The bottom section has a similar design but with a smaller floral pattern. The main body of the frame is plain and appears to be made of glass or a similar material. Title: Pier Looking Glass Artist: unknown

Artwork Details

Date
1795–1810
Medium
Gilt gesso, wood, eglomise tablets
Culture
American
Dimensions
480 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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