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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
George Kippen
1820-1830
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
George Kippen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Albany; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1965.2923 A
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1965.2923 A
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
George Kippen (Maker)
Place of Origin
Albany; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Kippen worked in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Date
1820-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Left earpiece, exterior, near hinge
Inscription: "30" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Right earpiece, interior, near hinge
Inscription: "Kippen." stamped in a rectangle
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
1 (H) x 4.528 (W) x 4.213 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.54 (H) x 11.5 (W) x 10.7 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8818
Measurement Notes
OL: (extended) 16.000cm