Eyeglasses
- Object Name:
- Eyeglasses
- Object ID:
- 1995.517.03 a-b
- Date:
- 1850-1950
- Description:
- Spectacles (a) with case (b). Spectacles are silver with octagonal clear glass prescription lenses. Loop-to-loop sidearms with small loop (tear-drop shape) earpieces. Crank bridge. Marked on sidearm exterior "9". 4.5" wide, 5.75" deep with arm extended, 1" high. 1850-1860. One lens cracked. Case is metal covered with black leather exterior and black velvet interior. Spring hinge. Leather is decoratively scored. Closed dimensions: 4.6" long, 2.25" deep, 0.5" high. 20th century.
- Material:
- Metal
Glass
Tissue
Textile
Leather
Silver - Dimensions:
- H-0.5 L-4.625 D-2.25 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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