Eyeglasses
- Object Name:
- Eyeglasses
- Object ID:
- 1995.517.06 a-b
- Date:
- 1860-1870
- Description:
- Spectacles (a) with case (b). Spectacles are gold with rectangular frames, wire sidearms with medium loop (tear-drop shape) earpieces, and crack-bridge. Lenses are clear prescription glass. Marked "16" on exterior of one sidearm, and "14" on interior of other sidearm. 4.1" wide, 4.6" deep, and 0.9" high. Case is textile, elongated oval shape; fully embroidered exterior, lined with silk. Embroidery pattern unidentified, done in red, orange, green, blue, and tan wools. Edged with maroon silk ribbon, which is also used as a tie closer. Silk lining is multicolored stripes. 5.5" long, 1.6" wide.
- Material:
- Metal
Glass
Textile
Gold - Dimensions:
- H-1.125 W-1.625 L-5.5 inches
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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