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Eyeglasses

Object Name:
Eyeglasses
Object ID:
1968.042.20
Creator:
Peirce, John (1788-1846)Jeweler
Place of Origin:
Boston, MA
Date:
circa 1830
Description:
Eyeglasses. Attributed to John Peirce (1788-1846, Boston, MA. Slightly rounded corners on oblong glass, silver frame and nose piece. Scroll hinges extension bows, looped ends.
Material:
Metal
Glass
Tissue
Dimensions:
H-0.9 W-4.3 D-5.8 inches
Provenance:
Part of a collection of objects that belonged to the Peirce family of Rindge, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of Gladys Woods Randall
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