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On Display: House - Albany Room
Spectacles and case (Eyeglasses and case)
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
- Silver
- Glass
- Cardboard
- Leather
Museum Object Number
1966.1473 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1966.1473 A, B
Object Name
Spectacles and case (Eyeglasses and case)
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: Earpiece, interior left temple
Inscription: "M \ C / ALLISTER" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, exterior left temple
Inscription: "10" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Earpiece, interior right temple
Inscription: A sun with nine rays stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
- Cardboard
- Leather
Dimensions (inches)
0.866 (W) x 4.252 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.2 (W) x 10.8 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.5644
Measurement Notes
Spectacles (A): L: 10.800 cm, H: 2.200 cm, Wt: 16.000 g
Spectacles case (B): L: 12.700 cm, W: 4.000 cm, H: 1.900 cm, Wt: 14.000 g