1870-1900
GUSN-17925
Small black leather case for pince-nez glasses or eyepiece. Edges are squeezed to release glasses. Edges of opening painted red.
eyeglass cases
accessories
leather
Leather
CASE, EYEGLASSES
Stamped on front of case: ""J. PUTNEY/ OPTICIAN/ 48 WEST MINSTER ST,/ PROV-R.I.""
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
J. Putney
Unknown
2.75 x 1.875 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.2058
Rhode Island (United States)
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