fbpx

Spectacles

Update Our ticketing, donations, and membership sales portal is down for scheduled maintenance on the afternoon of 4/11.

Search Collections

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-36034

Description

Silver spectacles [.1] and a green leather case [.2]. Round lenses with a c bridge. Double hinge side arms with teardrop finials.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
silver (metal)
leather
lenses (components)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Iron
Spectacles

Inscription

"Abigail May" (Engraved on side arm)
"AM" (Monogramed on top of the case)

Additional Identification Number

1933.1258ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 5 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1933.1258.1-.2

Reparative Language in Collections Records

Historic New England is committed to implementing reparative language description for existing collections and creating respectful and inclusive language description for new collections. If you encounter language in Historic England's Collections Access Portal that is harmful or offensive, or you find materials that would benefit from a content warning, please contact [email protected].