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Hand mirror with squirrel moulding

Rear view of a hand mirror showing the moulded back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Front view of a hand mirror showing the glass set in the handle.
Rear view of a hand mirror showing the moulded back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Side view of a hand mirror showing the relief design on the back. Front view of a hand mirror showing the glass set in the handle.

Classification

Description

An oval hand mirror with a back of cellulose nitrate with a very detailed moulding of two squirrels in a woodland setting. Made circa early 20th century, this mirror probably formed part of a dressing table set.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 006612SA

Date

1900 - 1920 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
cellulose nitrate back
CN
celluloid - generic term
glass
Dimensions
Width
120mm
Height
275mm
Depth
10mm

Colour

cream