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On Display: House - Sheraton Room
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
1844-1871
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1967.0505
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1967.0505
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
New York; New York; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per previous cataloguer: Origin possibly New York City.
Date
1844-1871
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Right earpiece, interior near temple
Inscription: "A. WOOD" stamped in a rounded corner rectangle
Type: Mark
Location: Left earpiece, exterior near temple
Inscription: "12" stamped incuse
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
0.945 (H) x 4.291 (W) x 5.906 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.4 (H) x 10.9 (W) x 15 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
0.8466
Measurement Notes
Measurements above were taken when the spectacles were open and fully extended.