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On Display: House - Shaker Dwelling Room
Looking glass or mirror
Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Description
A Shaker craftsman, possibly in the Mt. Lebanon, New York Shaker community, made this hanging wall mirror around 1850. It is designed to angle downwards in order to discourage casual use, in keeping with Shaker beliefs about the moral dangers of vanity.
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Possibly New York; United States; North America
Museum Object Number
2026.0004.009 A-C
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Anonymous Donors
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Complete Details
Object Number
2026.0004.009 A-C
Object Name
Looking glass or mirror
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
Mt. Lebanon Shaker Community (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Possibly New York; United States; North America
Date
circa 1850 (1840-1860)
Subject(s)
- Shaker
Dimensions (inches)
16.25 (H) x 12.13 (W) x 1 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
41.275 (H) x 30.81 (W) x 2.54 (D)