Scalloped circular silver frame engraced with leaves and flowers holding mirror glass. Back repousse with floral wreath, with horn-of-plenty bouquet in center.

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Mirror, Mid-19th century

This is a Mirror. It is dated Mid-19th century and we acquired it in 1931. Its medium is repoussé and chased silver, mirrored plate glass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Eleanor Garnier Hewitt and Sarah Cooper Hewitt. It is credited Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.

Mirror Chair, from Skin collection, 2013

Mirror Chair, from Skin collection, 2013
leather remnants, discarded furniture, water-based adhesive.
Museum purchase from designer.
s-e-1866

In center, large frame printed in salmon pink and green over-stamped in gold, in rustic Chinoiserie design; repeating on field, small foliate motifs printed in green and stamped in gold. Enclosed in frame, representation of seated man in brightly colored Chinese costume, against a now tarnished silver background. Asymmetrical medallion motif in Rococo style. Vertical rectangle.

Sidewall (France), ca. 1860
block-printed, stamped foil, applied chromolithograph.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-45-72

Bookpaper
1954-145-4

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"Paivikki" pattern Platter, 20th century

"Paivikki" pattern Platter, 20th century
glass.
Gift of iittala Crystal, Inc..
1992-4-8

A). Hammered deep bowl, slightly contracting toward top. High repousse scenes of figures at various rural activities, encircled by strap-and-scroll work, and foliated bands. B). A cylindrical inset with two hinged rings, and eight small holes in bottom. Stamped: The Gorham Co.

Bowl And Liner (USA), late 19th century
raised, repoussé, chased silver, silver-plated metal (liner).
Gift of Mrs. Leo Wallerstein.
1959-72-4-a,b

Oblong oval, featuring all-over polychrome, cloisonné, floral decoration, dominant oval reserve displays chrysanthemums and other floral motifs on mottled yellow ground with surround of blue beading, all sides display delicate floral motifs on iron-red ground, reverse features oval reserve with assortment of butterflies on deep green ground, punctuated with specks of metalic copper, and surrround of blue beading. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Floral Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1890
brass, cloisonné enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-56

Its dimensions are

H x diam.: 2.1 × 31.1 cm (13/16 × 12 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Mirror, Mid-19th century; repoussé and chased silver, mirrored plate glass; H x diam.: 2.1 × 31.1 cm (13/16 × 12 1/4 in.); Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt; 1931-64-12

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Thom Browne Selects.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2BVEz/
Accession Number 1931-64-12
Object ID 18325945