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Eyeglasses and Case

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Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-66630

Description

Flat curved oval case of dark leather, tortoiseshell oval frame

Details

Descriptive Terms

eyeglasses
eyeglass cases
accessories
leather
tortoise shell
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses

Associated Person

Jewett, Mary Rice, 1847-1930
Jewett, Sarah Orne, 1849-1909

Maker

Andrew J. Lloyd & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

3 3/4 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth L.P. Richardson

Accession Number

1966.2052

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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