<span>A pier glass, otherwise known as a trumeau mirror is used in decorating a room. Pier glass was common in the parlors of homes during the 18th century. The mirror has a long and tall shape. You may often find it being in the same shape as the rooms windows. Pier glass can also be described as a mirror which is placed on a rooms pier. The pier being a wall between two windows that is supporting an upper structure.</span>
The pier-glass in The Gift Of The Magi refers to the thin and long mirror that was designed to fit between two windows. Della reaches an epiphany of what to get her husband for Christmas when she looks at the mirror and notices her long hair. She decides to sell her hair so she obtain enough money to be able to afford buying a present for her husband.
