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DECEMBER 8 ISSUE ANSWERS (photo to right): The mirror above is a girandole or convex mirror. It was attributed to John Doggett (1780-1857) and was probably made in Roxbury, Massachusetts c. 1810-1820. The word girandole is an ornamental branched candle stick. Many of these convex mirrors have candle holders attached to the sides of the mirrors. When lit, the light from the candles is reflected all around the room. This convex mirror is topped with an eagle, which was a very popular emblem representing the newly independent United States from England. The mirror has a gold leaf finish and because of its shape, shows most of the interior of the room. This mirror was very popular during furniture’s Empire Period for those who could afford it. R. Beringer, Romeo Historical Society staff

DECEMBER 8 ISSUE ANSWERS (photo to right): The mirror above is a girandole or convex mirror. It was attributed to John Doggett (1780-1857) and was probably made in Roxbury, Massachusetts c. 1810-1820. The word girandole is an ornamental branched candle stick. Many of these convex mirrors have candle holders attached to the sides of the mirrors. When lit, the light from the candles is reflected all around the room. This convex mirror is topped with an eagle, which was a very popular emblem representing the newly independent United States from England. The mirror has a gold leaf finish and because of its shape, shows most of the interior of the room. This mirror was very popular during furniture’s Empire Period for those who could afford it. R. Beringer, Romeo Historical Society staff

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