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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
1750-1800
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany or United States; Europe or North America
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1952.0103.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1952.0103.001
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Nurmberg, Germany is the likely origin.
Date
1750-1800
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
1.457 (H) x 4.646 (W) x 3.937 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3.7 (H) x 11.8 (W) x 10 (D)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Toppler, Joachim. 1988 A Spectacle of Spectacles. 178.
• Similar object: p. 89, fig. Oc30