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Spectacles

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-30896

Description

Metal spectacles with octagonal lenses. Crank bridge with straight side arms and teardrop finials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
iron (metal)
lenses (components)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George S. Selfridge

Accession Number

1926.336

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