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Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
1840-1860
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Paint
- Gilt
- Papier-mache
- Ink
- Paper
- Varnish
Museum Object Number
1964.0794 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0794 A
Object Name
Spectacles case (Eyeglasses case)
Category
Works on Paper
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
Per previous cataloguer, origin is Germany or Pennsylvania.
Date
1840-1860
Materials
- Paint
- Gilt
- Papier-mache
- Ink
- Paper
- Varnish
Techniques
- Gilded
- Painted
- Letterpress
Dimensions (inches)
0.63 (H) x 1.378 (W) x 6.693 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
1.6 (H) x 3.5 (W) x 17 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8818