British, 1735-1745, various notations on the back including one that says "In Newport, the mirror hung in the room where Washington spent the night" and a jelly label which reads "Property of S.A. Fletcher" and another early inscription "Boston, Mass", 40-1/2 x 21-3/8 in.
Provenance: by descent in an early New England family with Boston, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island branches; Hollis Brodrick, purchased March, 2011; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
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by descent in an early New England family with Boston, Massachusetts and Newport, Rhode Island branches; Hollis Brodrick, purchased March, 2011; Tonnesen Collection, New Hampshire
fine condition, distressed mirror plate is possibly original (not removed for exam), old repair at center top of crest, gilding wear and scattered minor losses, repairs and possible small loss at center top
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