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On Display: House - Billiard Room
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
Henry J. Pepper
1810-1820
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1959.2698 B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1959.2698 B
Object Name
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Henry J. Pepper (Maker)
Place of Origin
Wilmington; Delaware; New Castle; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Belden (see Reference tab): Worked in Philadelphia, PA from 1828-1853. (L. Jones, cataloguer, 06/28/2010)
Date
1810-1820
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: On rounded top of lid.
Inscription: "Dr. Didier." in script
Type: Inscription
Location: Interior, flange of lid
Inscription: "58.2696b" incised
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
0.669 (H) x 1.339 (W) x 5.079 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.7 (H) x 3.4 (W) x 12.9 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
2.9277
Measurement Notes
Weight in Troy ounces is 2 oz. 10 dwt. 2 grains.