Builder Richard Wonderlich, of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, says the inspiration for this sunburst mirror came from the shutters on an historic home that he helped restore in his hometown. Coincidentally, Mr. Wonderlich adds that it was his great-grandfather who, back in 1854, did the original trim work on the house.

 

Wonderlich says the position of the shutters above the window gave him the idea of substituting a mirror and frame for the window sash and frame.