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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
John McAllister
1791-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1964.1203
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.1203
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
John McAllister (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1791-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, inside
Inscription: "McALLISTER" stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Bow, inside
Inscription: "Dr. Robert Burns" engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
4.25 (W) x 4.75 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.8 (W) x 12.07 (D)