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Looking glass or mirror
James Stokes
1791-1811
Category
Furniture
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Stokes (Maker or seller)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine, white
- Cedar, white
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1956.0038.141
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1956.0038.141
Object Name
Looking glass or mirror
Category
Furniture
Creator (Role)
James Stokes (Maker or seller)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1791-1811
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Backboard
Inscription: "JAMES STOKES. AT THE CORNER OF MARKET AND FRONT STREETS", and inscription in center of oval: "H A S/ FOR SALE A/ General Assortment/ OF LOOKING GLASSES/ HARD WARE/ DRY GOODS &/ whole sale/ AND/ RETAIL"; "PHILDELPHIA"
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Mahogany
- Pine, white
- Cedar, white
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
29.75 (H) x 16.5 (W) x 1 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
75.565 (H) x 41.9 (W) x 2.5 (D)
Measurement Notes
H at center. W at lower side pieces. D at bottom left.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: no. 221.