Eye glass (Jeweler's loupe)

  • Category:

    Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

  • Creator (Role):

    Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1750-1800

  • Materials:

    Ivory (elephant)

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0026.550


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0026.550

Object Name

Eye glass (Jeweler's loupe)

Category

Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase with funds provided by Henry Belin du Pont

Creator (Role)

Nathaniel Dominy V (Maker)
1770-1852
Married Temperance Miller c. 1794. Children: John, Nancy, Felix

Place of Origin

East Hampton, New York, Long Island, United States, North America

Date

1750-1800

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Inside rim; "ND" roughly inscribed

Subjects

Dominy Family Clockmaking

Materials

Ivory (elephant)

Dimensions (inches)

1 (H) , 1.5 (Diam)

Dimensions (centimeters)

2 (H) , 3.9 (Diam)

Object Description

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