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On Display: House - Newport Room
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Butler, McCarty & Co.
1851-1865
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Butler, McCarty & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1964.0589 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0589 A
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Butler, McCarty & Co. (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1851-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of ear piece near frame
Inscription: "B. & MC" stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Type: Mark
Location: Side of other ear piece near frame
Inscription: "PHILAD." stamped incuse in Roman capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
0.669 (H) x 1.378 (W) x 6.496 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.7 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 16.5 (L)