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Eyeglasses and case

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Date

1875-1900

GUSN

GUSN-17917

Description

Rectangular small black leather glasses case containing pince-nez glasses w/ gold nose support. Case has a central snap w/ a hinged top. Lined in purple plush. A= Glasses B= Case

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Inscription

Stamped on bottom of case: ""ESTAB. 1875/ E.B. Meyrowitz/ 104 EAST 23D ST./ 125 WEST 42D ST./ 650 MADISON AVE.""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

E.B. Meyrowitz

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.5 x 3.875 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2050AB

Places

New York state (United States)

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