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Mirrors Collection (#8)

"Reflecting the Past and Present: Mirrors Through Time" Lambretta scooter showing mod mirrors: A stylish ride with a touch of nostalgia

Background imageMirrors Collection: Flyer for Reynolds Lime Street, London (engraving)

Flyer for Reynolds Lime Street, London (engraving)
610424 Flyer for Reynolds Lime Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flyer for Reynolds Lime Street)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Mirror portrait trick

Mirror portrait trick
Man stood in the middle of two perpendicular mirrors as an example of a full length portrait. Date: circa 1890

Background imageMirrors Collection: Studio arranged for multiphotography

Studio arranged for multiphotography
A studio is arranged for a multiphotography portrait to be captured of a woman. The lady is sat with her back towards the camera facing mirrors which are positioned perpendicular to each other

Background imageMirrors Collection: A mirror makers workshop and tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et

A mirror makers workshop and tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243953 A mirror makers workshop and tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageMirrors Collection: The south west room of the penthouse at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print)

The south west room of the penthouse at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380753 The south west room of the penthouse at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: The lobby and registration desk at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, c

The lobby and registration desk at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, c
MNY380732 The lobby and registration desk at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, c.1910-11 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 24.1x31.8 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: Ballroom at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)

Ballroom at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380623 Ballroom at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas)

Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas)
781640 Cardsharps in an Interior, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Schoor, Aelbert Jansz. van der (fl.1643-56); 102x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho)

On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho)
2814942 On St. Michaels Day in Milan, the appearance of the streets (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On St)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: In unexplored Ethiopia (colour litho)

In unexplored Ethiopia (colour litho)
2778475 In unexplored Ethiopia (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: In uncharted Ethiopia)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Bathrooms in the public school in Seine-et-Marne (b / w photo)

Bathrooms in the public school in Seine-et-Marne (b / w photo)
3096497 Bathrooms in the public school in Seine-et-Marne (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathrooms in the public school in Seine-et-Marne)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Chimneysweep (b / w photo)

Chimneysweep (b / w photo)
3091217 Chimneysweep (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimneysweep. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: The Leech of Folkstone (etching)

The Leech of Folkstone (etching)
2563294 The Leech of Folkstone (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); 18x11 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Illustration for a story in The Ingoldsby Legends by Thomas Ingoldsby)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Self Portrait, late 1920s (w / c on paper)

Self Portrait, late 1920s (w / c on paper)
2649138 Self Portrait, late 1920s (w/c on paper) by Brill, Rosalie (fl.1920-40); 55x40.5 cm; Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: Music cover, The Last Happy Hours Waltz

Music cover, The Last Happy Hours Waltz
Music cover, Die Letzten Glucksstunden (The Last Happy Hours) Waltz, by Keler Bela. 19th century

Background imageMirrors Collection: In the Boudoir (engraving)

In the Boudoir (engraving)
1591952 In the Boudoir (engraving) by Czachorski, Ladislaw von (1850-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Boudoir. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 September 1891)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty, at the Dublin Exhibition (engraving)

Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty, at the Dublin Exhibition (engraving)
1097281 Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty, at the Dublin Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilet-Glass, purchased by Her Majesty)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Archway in Galerie des Glaces, Versailles (colour litho)

Archway in Galerie des Glaces, Versailles (colour litho)
1093130 Archway in Galerie des Glaces, Versailles (colour litho) by Binet, Rene (1866-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archway in Galerie des Glaces, Versailles)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving)

Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving)
1102546 Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition, South-East Portion of the Nave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Panorama of the Great Exhibition)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Constantinople in London, The Hall of A Thousand and One Pillars (engraving)

Constantinople in London, The Hall of A Thousand and One Pillars (engraving)
1064209 Constantinople in London, The Hall of A Thousand and One Pillars (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Constantinople in London)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Pleasing Reflections (engraving)

Pleasing Reflections (engraving)
1062860 Pleasing Reflections (engraving) by Hare, St. George (1857-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pleasing Reflections)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Figure of a woman sitting with a decorative picture frame (engraving)

Figure of a woman sitting with a decorative picture frame (engraving)
982244 Figure of a woman sitting with a decorative picture frame (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Rococo design for a frame (engraving)

Rococo design for a frame (engraving)
982240 Rococo design for a frame (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rococo design for a decorative picture frame, possibly a mirror)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys

Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys
Shine, sir -- half piastre. A Scottish soldier with outsized boots polished like mirrors, being pursued by four Egyptian shoeshine boys! Date: 1916

Background imageMirrors Collection: Bedroom, Strandgade 30, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Bedroom, Strandgade 30, 1906 (oil on canvas)
3587692 Bedroom, Strandgade 30, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); 59.5x67.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: Unpleasant Reflections (engraving)

Unpleasant Reflections (engraving)
1613502 Unpleasant Reflections (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unpleasant Reflections. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1872)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Les Spectres au Theatre (engraving)

Les Spectres au Theatre (engraving)
2787880 Les Spectres au Theatre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Spectres au Theatre)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame

Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame
3623507 Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame Charpentiers salon, c.1878-79 (mirror with painted plaster frame) by Renoir

Background imageMirrors Collection: Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame

Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame
3623495 Mirror frame topped with a Maidens Head medallion for Madame Charpentiers salon, c.1878-79 (mirror with painted plaster frame) by Renoir

Background imageMirrors Collection: Galerie des Glaces, Glass Gallery (coloured photo)

Galerie des Glaces, Glass Gallery (coloured photo)
3633343 Galerie des Glaces, Glass Gallery (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galerie des Glaces, Glass Gallery)

Background imageMirrors Collection: A young girl with a flower in her hair (colour litho)

A young girl with a flower in her hair (colour litho)
732102 A young girl with a flower in her hair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A young girl with a flower in her hair)

Background imageMirrors Collection: View of the Salle des Arts, after 1871 (photo)

View of the Salle des Arts, after 1871 (photo)
XIR208524 View of the Salle des Arts, after 1871 (photo) by French School, (19th century); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: Interior of the Grand Salon (photo)

Interior of the Grand Salon (photo)
XIR165984 Interior of the Grand Salon (photo) by French School, (18th century); Petit Luxembourg, Paris, France; (add.info.: now residence of President of the Senate; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageMirrors Collection: Polemoscope, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957) illustration from

Polemoscope, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957) illustration from
STC397183 Polemoscope, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957) illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Background imageMirrors Collection: The music room of the Louis XVI Suite at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print)

The music room of the Louis XVI Suite at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380754 The music room of the Louis XVI Suite at the Hotel St. Regis, 1937 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: A bar at the Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, 1916 (silver gelatin print)

A bar at the Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, 1916 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380744 A bar at the Robert Treat Hotel, Newark, New Jersey, 1916 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print)

Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380650 Dining room at the Hotel Imperial, 1904 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 35.6x27.9 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Imperial)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Elevators at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1910 or 1911 (silver gelatin print)

Elevators at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1910 or 1911 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380731 Elevators at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 1910 or 1911 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 24.8x30.5 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Ritz-Carlton Hotel)

Background imageMirrors Collection: The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)

The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380619 The barbershop at the Copley Plaza hotel, Boston, 1912 or 1913 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 23.5x28.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMirrors Collection: Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas)
423992 Girl at a looking-glass, little Rachel, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 51.1x41 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

Background imageMirrors Collection: Metiers japonais (engraving)

Metiers japonais (engraving)
2793188 Metiers japonais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metiers japonais. Illustration for Le Tour Du Monde (Hachette, 1866 1H)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)

Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1614173 Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by Courbould, Alfred (fl.1831-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Inventions Exhibition)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Large North Italian carved pine mirror, early 18th century (mirror in pine frame)

Large North Italian carved pine mirror, early 18th century (mirror in pine frame)
5054193 Large North Italian carved pine mirror, early 18th century (mirror in pine frame) by Italian School, (18th century); 262x178 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMirrors Collection: The Saloon, Devonshire House (w / c on paper)

The Saloon, Devonshire House (w / c on paper)
621524 The Saloon, Devonshire House (w/c on paper) by Hunt, William Henry (1790-1864); 25.3x30.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: The house)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Modern Beauty Culture: An interior view at a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)

Modern Beauty Culture: An interior view at a West End beauty shop (b / w photo)
5998099 Modern Beauty Culture: An interior view at a West End beauty shop (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMirrors Collection: Galerie des Glaces, showing table where peace treaty was signed, Versailles

Galerie des Glaces, showing table where peace treaty was signed, Versailles
3740421 Galerie des Glaces, showing table where peace treaty was signed, Versailles, 1919 (b/w photo) by Keystone View Company; Private Collection; (add.info)




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"Reflecting the Past and Present: Mirrors Through Time" Lambretta scooter showing mod mirrors: A stylish ride with a touch of nostalgia, these mod mirrors on a Lambretta scooter take us back to the swinging 60s. Mods on Scooters: The epitome of coolness, mods cruising around town on their scooters, checking their reflections in the sleek mirrors as they go. Versailles / Mirrors 1904: Step into the opulent halls of Versailles and marvel at the grandeur of its famous Hall of Mirrors, a symbol of luxury and extravagance since 1904. Budgerigar: This vibrant little bird admires itself in a tiny mirror, captivated by its own beauty and charm. 1920s France - La Vie Parisienne Magazine Plate: Transport yourself to the glamorous world of 1920s Paris through this enchanting magazine plate featuring elegant ladies gazing into ornate mirrors. George Calver - English instrument maker: Discover the craftsmanship behind intricate antique mirrors created by George Calver, an esteemed English instrument maker known for his attention to detail. Antarctica - Emperor Penguins on Ice: In one of nature's most breathtaking scenes, emperor penguins gather on icy terrain reflecting their majestic presence against shimmering white landscapes like living mirrors themselves. Sunlight in the South Room - Kellie c. 1913 (oil on canvas): An artist captures sunlight streaming through a window onto an exquisite room adorned with lavish mirrors that amplify both light and beauty within this timeless painting from 1913. A courtesan at the time of the 2nd Empire playing billiards (colour engraving): Delve into history as we witness a captivating scene where even amidst leisurely pursuits like billiards during France's Second Empire era, ornate gilded frames hold up large mirrors, reflecting the allure of a bygone era.