Federal Period Mirror, White House Collection
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This 19th century mirror was donated to the White House Collection in 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The convex gilt mirror was made in the Federal style and features a carved bald eagle above the mirror glass. The piece was likely made in New York. Joseph J. Scherschel photographed the mirror in August 1965 in the Family Dining Room, seen reflected in the mirror. At the time, the mirror hung above the room's green and white marble mantelpiece.
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mirror
Family Dining Room
State Floor

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White House Collection/White House Historical Association
Copyright Notice:
© 1965 White House Historical Association
Date:
early 19th century
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Description:
This 19th century mirror was donated to the White House Collection in 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The convex gilt mirror was made in the Federal style and features a carved bald eagle above the mirror glass. The piece was likely made in New York. Joseph J. Scherschel photographed the mirror in August 1965 in the Family Dining Room, seen reflected in the mirror. At the time, the mirror hung above the room's green and white marble mantelpiece.
Identification number:
1121077
Contributor:
Joseph J. Scherschel
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Categories:
Fine & Decorative Arts
Digital Library
White House Collection
Creation location:
New York
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Family Dining Room
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WHGB 4th edition p.119-121
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