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VANITY

Creator(s): Unknown (Cabinet Maker)

On view in: Marjorie Post's Dressing Room


About this object

Mirror is full length in center. Front is serpentine, glass spans empty middle section. There are two side banks each with five level of shaped drawers with brass knobs. At left, second and third levels contain two small drawers each. Edges and carved swags are silvered, two attached lights with ormolu leaves and porcelain flowers and bead-covered bulbs are arched over top of mirror.

Object name:
VANITY
Made from:
Wood -- mirror
Made in:
USA
Date made:
early 20th Century
Size:
73.7 x 123.8 x 45.7 cm (29 x 48 3/4 x 18 in.)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
33.141
Class:
FURNITURE
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973