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Morbidmuch



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 18, 2013 4:08 pm    Post subject: How common were mirror in Middle Earth? Reply with quote
How common do you think mirrors were in Middle Earth, specifically in Gondor? The modern mirror wasn't invented until 1835, I believe, but it seems odd that the higher born people would have only water as a way of seeing their reflection. Also, the Elves undoubtedly had some sort of mirror-like thing. How else would they see to fix their hair? Smile
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Rhapsody



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PostPosted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Here is a nice and concise overview of mirrors throughout the ages (even the ancient Greeks had mirrors): A Brief History of Mirrors
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