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Eyeglasses and case

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Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-17913

Description

Small black leather glasses case containing pince-nez glasses w/ silver colored nose support. Oval case has a central snap and hinged top. Lined in black plush. A= Glasses B= Case

Details

Descriptive Terms

eyeglasses
eyeglass cases
accessories
glass (material)
leather
Leather
Glass
EYEGLASSES

Inscription

Stamped on bottom of case: ""PINKHAM & SMITH/ PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS/ 288 BOYLSTON ST./ BOSTON.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

Pinkham & Smith

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.25 x 3.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2046AB

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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