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Unique 19th century American Empire ogee mahogany frame mirror with a pair of mid 1800s French fashion prints under glass.
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Unique 19th century American Empire ogee mahogany frame mirror with a pair of mid 1800s French fashion prints under glass.
The prints in soft colors were included in Peterson's Magazine, Les Modes Parisiennes, a monthly French publication (1843-1875). The magazine featured fashion plates that detailed the latest Parisian styles for dressmakers in the United States. The chief artist and illustrator was Francois-Claudius Compte-Calix who also exhibited his paintings at the Paris Salon. The Illman brothers, printers and engravers in Philadelphia, often printed these fashion plates.
A charming mirror blending quality American craftsmanship with the elegance of French fashion in a gorgeous, richly-toned mahogany frame. It has some fracture points on the slim, inner part around the prints that do not take away from the beauty of this distinctive piece.
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- Dimensions
- 19.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 25.75ʺH
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mahogany
- Mirror
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good condition consistent with age and use. Fractures to inner frame around prints. Good condition consistent with age and use. Fractures to inner frame around prints. less
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