Early Dressing Table Swing Mirror on Turned Spindles Tailoring now a translucent parchment-like remnant

now a translucent parchment-like remnant pressed against the interior surface

The original catalog listing for this fly press read:

This example of the Westphal cabinet is exceptionally well preserved and is a nearly-lost memento of the bygone era of industrial Americana

This piece depicts the concept drawing for their 1908 towncar

- Central Falls

Early Dressing Table Swing Mirror on Turned Spindles Tailoring now a translucent parchment-like remnantSmall tabletop swing mirror mounted in a turned wooden frame with shaped feet and side supports. The arched mirror plate pivots within its frame, allowing for adjustable viewing angles, while the turned uprights and stretcher reflect traditional late 19th century furniture forms scaled down for dressing table or washstand use. The wood retains a deep, warm patina with visible age and handling, and the compact proportions suggest it was intended for