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Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-52732

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a case [.2]. Oblong lenses. Crank bridge. Straight side arms with teardrop finials. Case is silver with a basket weave design.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
iron (metal)
silver (metal)
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Iron
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1941.1498ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5/8 x 1 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1941.1498.1-.2

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