Overmantel & Pier Mirrors

Pier Mirror, Federal Style

Maker: Unknown maker
Object: Pier mirror. Federal style (1 of 2)
Date: 1936
Medium: Wood, Verre Eglomise, glass
Dimensions: 78 x 42"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-1275

Overmantel mirror, Chippendale style

Maker: Unknown maker
Object: Overmantel mirror, Chippendale style
Date: c 1790
Medium: Gilt wood, glass
Dimensions: 60 x 48 1/4"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-2303

This mirror was originally owned by Thomas Johnson, Jr.(1732-1819) , The first Governor of Maryland and was presented to the state on August 2, 1960.

Overmantel mirror

Maker: Unknown maker
Object: Overmantel mirror
Date: c.1900
Medium: Gilt wood, plaster, glass
Dimensions: 77 x 59"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-3242

This overmantel mirror, dating to the late 19th century, was most likely part of the original furnishings of the governor’s office as it was furnished following the construction of the State House annex in 1905. Given its age, it is possible that it was on display in the State House since the Victorian era redecorations of the building. The earliest photographs of the 20th century governor’s office show the mirror in place above the historic mantel.

Pier glass mirror

Maker: Unknown maker
Object: Pier glass mirror
Date: c.1870
Medium: Gilt wood, plaster, glass
Dimensions: Height, 98 x Width, 73, Depth, 8 1/2"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-3243

Looking glass, chippendale period

Maker: Unknown Maker, (Manchester, England)
Object: Looking glass, Chippendale
Date: 1760-1780
Medium: Burl maple or mahogany veneers, carved wood, plaster ornament
Dimensions:
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-3204

Mirror with eglomise panel

Maker: Unknown Maker
Object: Mirror with eglomise panel
Date: Early 20th Century
Medium: Wood with gold overpaint
Dimensions: 40 1/2 x 19"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-3131

The eglomise panel (a French term referring to painted glass) in this pier mirror depicts a naval battle during the War of 1812 on Lake Champlain, New York, when the American ship was led by Thomas McDonough (1783-1815).  This is a reproduction mirror made in the style of those popular in America during the mid 19th century.

Gilt Chinese Chippendale Mirror

Maker: Unknown maker
Object: Gilt Chinese Chippendale Mirror
Date: Early 20th c.
Medium: Wood, glass
Dimensions: 51 x 35"
Accession number: MSA SC 1545-3287