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Eyeglasses and case

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Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-17937

Description

Pair of pince-nez eyeglasses in small brown leather case. Glasses have black frames. Glasses fold to fit into case. Edges rimmed in metal and are squeezed to release glasses. A= Glasses B= Case

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1.75 x 3.25 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.2070AB

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