hand mirror

Object NameHand Mirror with Monogram

Maker New England Glass Company (1818-1878)

Made FromLead Glass

Date1855-1875

Place MadeUnited States, MA, Cambridge

TechniqueBlown, cut, engraved

SizeOverall W: 13.2 cm, L: 29.6 cm, Th: .8 cm

Accession Number2002.4.243

Credit LineGift of Sara S. Russell in memory of Isabel Leighton Stedman

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern

On ViewThe Jerome and Lucille Strauss Study Gallery

Physical DescriptionColorless glass; blown, cut, engraved. Oval shape tapering to pointed handle; cut beveled edges with a cut design of ovals and an engraved floral pattern and initial; traces of word "SILVER" on reverse in black block letters.
Provenance

Source Theodore E. Russell - 2002-08-14

Former Collection John H. Leighton

Former Collection Barbara Hall Stedman

Former Collection Sara Stedman Russell

Former Collection John H. Leighton Jr.

Former Collection Isabel Leighton Hall