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Culture:English (probably)
Title:mirror
Date Made:early 18th century
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:textile: polychrome silk embroidery; off-white plain weave silk ground; gold metallic fringe; gold sequins (pailletes)
Place Made:United Kingdom; England (probably)
Measurements:overall: 7 1/2 in x 9 in; 19.05 cm x 22.86 cm
Accession Number:  HD 63.101
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Small rectangular mirror (poor condition) set within an embroidered frame decorated with flowers, scrolling vines, and a bird. Metallic sequins, as well as fringe on all four sides, would have reflected light and made this piece, when new, dazzling.

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