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Eyeglasses

Object Name:
Eyeglasses
Object ID:
2002.014
Creator:
Johnson, Augustus B. (1836-1893)Jeweler
Place of Origin:
Hill, NH
Date:
circa 1870
Description:
Spectacles. Silver frames, oval glass prescription lenses. Stamped "LL" and "A.B. JOHNSON" on left temple, and "PURE COIN" on right temple. Each lenses 1.3" x 1". Plain arm pieces with small open teardrop shape earpieces. W-bridge. Attributed to Augustus B. Johnson, jeweler, Hill, NH.
Material:
Metal
Glass
Dimensions:
H-1 W-4.25 D-5 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert O. Wilson
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