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On Display: House - Franklin Parlor
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
John McAllister
1819-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1961.0075 A
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1961.0075 A
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1819-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Proper right earpiece, exterior, near hinge
Inscription: "27" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Proper right earpiece, interior, near hinge
Inscription: "M\c/ALLISTER / PHILA[DA]" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Proper left earpiece, interior, near hinge
Inscription: Eight-pointed star stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Proper left earpiece, exterior, near hinge
Inscription: "RD" engraved
Type: Inscription
Location: Proper left earpiece, interior
Inscription: "61.75a" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Techniques
- Engraved
Dimensions (inches)
0.984 (H) x 4.5276 (W) x 4.331 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.5 (H) x 11.5 (W) x 11 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.0935