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On Display: House - Architects Room
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
John McAllister
1800-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Glass
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1964.0587 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0587 B
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1800-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior right temple
Inscription: "M \ C / ALLISTER" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, exterior right temple
Inscription: "36" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior left temple
Inscription: A sun with nine rays stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Earpiece, exterior left temple
Inscription: "64.587" incised
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Glass
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
0.906 (W) x 4.213 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.3 (W) x 10.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.5644