Looking Glass

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

1840–60 · Cedar, maple · The American Wing

The earliest Shaker mirrors were made after 1821, when the religious laws allowing their use were written. This example with a convex-molded frame, and T-shape wall bracket. The brass knobs on the base would have been used to suspend brushes and combs.

Artist

United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing (“Shakers”)

Date

1840–60

Medium

Cedar, maple

Culture

American, Shaker

Department

The American Wing

Credit line

Friends of the American Wing Fund, 1966