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Actions Displays	Details Remove from selection Add to selection Object number COLEM:1960.247 Institution name Colchester Collections Object name mirror, glove mirror Description Miniature silver mirror with hinged handle. HallmarkedThis mirror is included in the Mythical Creatures exhibition. Mermaids were believed to be vain, fixated on their own appearance. This is why they are often depicted with mirrors, combs and brushes. Several tales of mermaids also attempt to explain their vanity and obsession with beauty. Production date 1837 Production period Victorian Inscription Content 1837 Tags Comments Add tag(s) Add comment

Object number

COLEM:1960.247
Institution name

Colchester Collections
Object name

mirror, glove mirror
Description

Miniature silver mirror with hinged handle. HallmarkedThis mirror is included in the Mythical Creatures exhibition. Mermaids were believed to be vain, fixated on their own appearance. This is why they are often depicted with mirrors, combs and brushes. Several tales of mermaids also attempt to explain their vanity and obsession with beauty.
Production date

1837
Production period

Victorian
Inscription Content

1837

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