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Image of Mirror and Dressing Table (reproduction)

Mirror

English
1725 – 1775

Mrs. Washington likely kept personal hygiene and cosmetic items in a dressing table similar to this in her bedroom that she would have used as a sitting room during the day..

Wood, brass. H 50.6, W 35.9, D 19.2 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 3583

Dressing Table (reproduction)

Made by Howard Szmolko
Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania

Walnut, brass. H 73, W 86.5, D 52 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 30058