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1870-1900
GUSN-17912
Maroon leather case w/ pince-nez glasses. Impressed exterior w/ geometric and floral detail. Case angled to accomodate nose support. Glasses consist of small lenses attached to gold colored nose support. A= Glasses B= Case
eyeglasses
eyeglass cases
accessories
glass (material)
leather
Leather
Glass
EYEGLASSES
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.75 (W) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2045AB
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