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Binoculars w/ case

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Collection Type

  • Sporting Equipment

Date

1910-1930

GUSN

GUSN-18607

Description

Pair of binoculars in leather case. Body of binoculars--black leather w/ diamond imprint. Leather case has handle, strap and buckle. (piece of buckle missing) Case lined w/ red velvet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

binoculars
brass (alloy)
glass (material)
leather
Brass
Glass
Leather
BINOCULARS

Inscription

Engraved on eyepieces: ""C. Baker/ Optician/ 244 High Holborn/ London""

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

People and Organizations

C. Baker

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6.25 x 5.75 x 3.25 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.1284AB

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