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Eyeglass Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-47853

Description

Silver hinged eyeglass case. Rectangular with rounded ends. Green fabric interior.

Details

Descriptive Terms

eyeglass cases
silver (metal)
Case, Personal
Case, Eyeglass
Case, Eyeglass

Inscription

"WHS" (Engraved on the cover)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. E. Stuart Pratt

Accession Number

1969.528

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