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Lorgnette and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-308735

Description

Metal lorgnette with a chain [.1]. Oval lenses with an X bridge. Brown leather case with a fabric interior [.2].

Details

Descriptive Terms

lorgnettes
cases (containers)
metal
glass (material)
leather
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Lorgnette
Lorgnette

Additional Identification Number

1969.524ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/4 x 1/2 (HxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1969.524.1-.2

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