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On Display: House - Portsmouth Room
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
1840-1860
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1964.0794 B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0794 B
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Germany; Europe
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin Germany or Pennsylvania
Date
1840-1860
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, exterior right temple
Inscription: "16" stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
0.906 (W) x 4.055 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.3 (W) x 10.3 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.4586