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Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-40463

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case with a beaded floral design [2]. Oval lenses. C bridge. Pivot side arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
palm fiber
metal
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1940.176ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

15/16 x 4 x 5 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Eustis

Accession Number

1940.176.1-.2

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