Spectacles and Case

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-29590

Description

Metal spectacles [.1] and a leather case [.2] with gold accents. Octagonal lenses. Scroll bridge. Pivot side arms.

Details

Descriptive Terms

spectacles
eyeglass cases
iron (metal)
leather
Device, Vision
Eyeglasses
Spectacles
Spectacles

Additional Identification Number

1922.698ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7/8 x 4 1/8 x 6 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Miss Frances Greely Stevenson

Accession Number

1922.698.1-.2

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