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On Display: House - Winterthur Bedroom
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
J. Kent
1800-1825
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
J. Kent (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1958.2971
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1958.2971
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
J. Kent (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Date
1800-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior, near temple
Inscription: "J.KENT" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, exterior, near temple
Inscription: "10" stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
1.024 (H) x 4.173 (D) x 4.409 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.6 (H) x 10.6 (D) x 11.2 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.6349
Measurement Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Overall depth (extended): 6 1/8".
Depth is the length of the earpiece.