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Design for a Mirror with Alternative Suggestions

Unknown Maker

Design for a horizontal rectangular frame. At top center, an eagle with a garland in its mouth. Scrolling acanthus leaves. A vase at upper left and another bird at upper right.

Credit: Museum purchase through gift of various donors

c. 1810

Graphite, pen and ink, brush and watercolor on paper

1901-39-1446

Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020

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