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Pince-nez and Case

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-53563

Description

Bone and metal pince-nez [.1] with a chain and a leather case [.2]. C Spring style.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pince-nez
iron (metal)
bone (material)
leather
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Pince-Nez
Pince-Nez

Additional Identification Number

1943.548ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Helen Pettes

Accession Number

1943.548.1-.2

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