Medium:

Molded vulcanized rubber, mirrored glass, gilt metal

Dimensions:

H x W x D: 28.6 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm (11 1/4 x 4 x 1 in.)

Type:

costume & accessories

Decorative Arts

Hand Mirror

Made in:

probably England

Date:

Second half 19th century

Description:

Oval hand mirror consisting of molded galvanized rubber handle and back, the straight handle simulating entwined branches and the back decorated with a griffon, bird and foliage. Beveled oval mirror with narrow gilded metal surround.

Credit Line:

Gift of Anonymous Donor

Accession Number:

1992-60-1

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection

Product Design and Decorative Arts Department

Data Source:

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq45069e56a-316c-405e-a95c-5054ef18b277

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1992-60-1