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Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-39184

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2] lined with fabric. Oval lenses. W bridge. Temple curl side arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
eyeglass cases
gold (metal)
leather
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Inscription

"Jas. T. Almy,/ OPTICIAN,/ 6 Purchase St.,/ New Bedford, Mass." (Embossed on case)

Additional Identification Number

1937.716ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Accession Number

1937.716.1-.2

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