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Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-33485

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a metal case [.2]. Oval Richardson lenses with a k bridge. Two lenses tinted blue. Pin-in-slot side arms with teardrop finials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
brass (alloy)
lenses (components)
metal
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Brass
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1930.884

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Annie S. Penfield

Accession Number

1930.884.1-.2

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