1870-1900
GUSN-17922
Small black leather eyeglasses case for pince-nez eyeglasses. Case nearly flat but angled to accomodate nose support. Sides squeeze to release glasses.
eyeglass cases
accessories
leather
Leather
CASE, EYEGLASSES
Stamped on front of case: ""WILSON BROTHERS/ THREE BOSTON STORES/ 4 WINTER ST. 6 TREMONT ST. SCOLLAY SQ. BOSTON./ CAN BE DUPLICATED BY MAIL""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Wilson Brothers
Unknown
4.25 x 1.875 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2055
Massachusetts (United States)
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