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Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-47798

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a black lacquer case [.2] with gold accents and fabric interior. Oval lenses. Scroll bridge. Straight side arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
eyeglass cases
brass (alloy)
lacquer (coating)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1969.441ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury

Accession Number

1969.441.1-.2

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