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Mirror, Wall

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Sheraton/Empire Tabernacle style mirror. Gilt mirror with a flat molded cornice with projecting breaks at the corners and fourteen pendent sphere. Double pilasters have decorative captials, beaded reeds and a rope motif terminating with urn-shaped bases. Frieze has foliate carvings.
Provenance
James Buchanan
To - Annie Buchanan (Niece)
To - Robert K. Cassatt (Nephew to Annie B.)
To - James Buchanan Foundation
LancasterHistory
Year Range From
1800
Year Range To
1820
Last Owner
Buchanan, James
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
East Wall
People
Buchanan, James
Buchanan, Annie
Cassatt, Robert K.
Subcategory
Furniture
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Mirror, Wall
Material
Brass/Glass
Height (in)
41
Width (in)
17
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-06-16
Condition Notes
Bottom mirror's silvering is delaminating from exposure to moisture; some chipping on the gilt frame.
Object ID
W.1935.042.001
Notes
Mr. Robert K. Cassatt's (donor) aunt was Miss Annie Buchanan. Annie was Robert's mother's sister and niece to James Buchanan. This mirror formerly hung at Wheatland.
Accession Number
W.1935.042
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Mirror

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/c6856aa2-2ecc-4ca4-b553-375685856236
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.52.1
Date Range
1800s
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rectangular mirror with metred-corner frame, bevelled cross-section. American
Date Range
1800s
Year Range From
1
Last Owner
Hubley, Melvin
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Storage Container
Mirror Box
Subcategory
Furniture
Object Name
Mirror
Material
Mahogany, Glass
Height (in)
37.562
Width (in)
25.75
Depth (in)
1.375
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2003-10-22
Condition Notes
some silvering, small cracks in frame, small nicks.
Object ID
W.52.1
Accession Number
W.52.1
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Mirror

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/b1371c97-844d-43b5-ba73-437925821270
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.54.2
Date Range
1800
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Round convex mirror surrounded by wide gilded frame, one candleholder extending from each side. On underside is a large three leaf design. Top design is of lilies and small urn with flowers.
Provenance
Unknown beyond seller
Date Range
1800
Year Range From
1
Last Owner
Hubley, Melvin
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Middle Attic
Storage Wall
Room 1
Subcategory
Furniture
Object Name
Mirror
Material
Wood, Glass
Height (in)
43
Width (in)
27
Condition
Poor
Condition Date
2003-10-23
Condition Notes
much chipping of gilding, candleholder is loose.
Object ID
W.54.2
Place of Origin
USA
Accession Number
W.54.2
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