Historical information

Hand-painted hand mirrors featuring portraits gained significant popularity during the Victorian era. They were originally a feature of an upper class lady's boudoir. As production techniques were streamlined and allowed for mass production, they became a common feature in most households.

Significance

This item is significant because it is representative of personal items used in the home from the Victorian era onwards.

Physical description

A small hand mirror featuring a painting of a young woman on the back of the mirror and a man on the handle.