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Lorgnette

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-30428

Description

Brass scissor lorgnette with oval lenses. Scroll and floral design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

lorgnettes
brass (alloy)
lenses (components)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Lorgnette
Iron
Lorgnette

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard and Edward C. Tolman

Accession Number

1924.823

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