Eyeglasses
- Object Name:
- Eyeglasses
- Object ID:
- 1997.037.02
- Creator:
- Shaw, Forest
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Description:
- A. Eyeglasses in metal frames. Oval lenses, each 1 1/8" x 1 1/2". Brass frames with wire earpieces. Some oxidation. Unmarked.
B. Rigid paperboard case, 1 3/4" x 4 7/8" x 1/2", covered with black simulated leather and lined with brown velvet. Opening at one end for sliding eyeglasses in. Front stamped in brown lettering, "FORREST F. SHAW, / Scientific Optician, / 989 ELM STREET, / MANCHESTER, N.H. / EYES TESTED FREE." - Material:
- Glass
Metal
Brass
Paper
Textile - Dimensions:
- H-2 W-4.6 D-4 inches
- Provenance:
- Probably worn by a member of the Titus family, Concord, NH.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Preston W. Titus
- People:
- Shaw, Forrest F., Titus
- Subjects:
- Case, Eyeglasses, Glasses, Spectacles
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