DepartmentUnited States & Canada

Tramp art mirror

NameFramed mirror

Artist Artist Not Recorded

Place madeNorth America

MediumWood, glass, metal, paint

DimensionsOverall: 18 1/8 x 8 3/16 x 6 7/8 in. (46 x 20.8 x 17.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, gift of Eric Zafran, FA.2010.97.115

Object numberFA.2010.97.115

DescriptionVertical standing rectangular mirror with three layer chip carved wood frame with zigzag top and tiny pyramids. Mirror tilts within a similar frame with central diamond topper and finials at each top corner. A short chip carved stem connects the mirror to a large thick base built up to a point on each side. Wood of top section has overall milky golden wash or patina; bottom is substantially darker.