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Spectacles

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-31597

Description

Gold metal spectacles [.1] with a green and red checker board case [.2]. Oblong lenses with a c bridge. Straight side arms with teardrop finials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
gold (metal)
lenses (components)
wood (plant material)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1927.1085ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Miss C. B. Dobson

Accession Number

1927.1085.1-.2

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