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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
George Kippen
1815-1840
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Kippen (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1962.0240.1688
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred E. Bissell
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Object Number
1962.0240.1688
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
George Kippen (Maker)
Place of Origin
United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: From Bridgeport, Connecticut and Albany, New York.
Date
1815-1840
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior
Inscription: "20" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior
Inscription: "Kippen." stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
1.063 (W) x 4.567 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.7 (W) x 11.6 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.9877
Measurement Notes
Case: Length: 13.200cm; Width: 3.100cm