Mirror; XAH.76

Mirror; XAH.76
From

Alberton

Name/Title

Mirror

About this object

Mantel mirror; a landscape-oriented mantel mirror with a wooden frame with ribbed edging. On the top edge is a pierced scrolling design monogrammed in the centre 'AKT' for Allan Kerr Taylor.

This item is an original family piece, having once belonged to Allan Kerr Taylor. Allan Kerr Taylor was a wealthy landowner and businessman who played a central role in the financial and social life of early Auckland. He purchased the land at Alberton in 1849, aged only 16.

For more information about the Kerr Taylor family and Alberton, which is cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga, visit our website.

Medium and Materials

glass; wood

Measurements

140 x 220 x 75cm

Credit Line

Collection of Alberton, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga

Object Type

Mirror

Object number

XAH.76

Copyright Licence  

All rights reserved

This object is from
Alberton   Alberton
Tags
Allan Kerr Taylor
mantel mirrors
mirrors

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