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On Display: House - Simsbury Room
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Edward Borhek
1815-1825
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Edward Borhek (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1969.0529
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0529
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Edward Borhek (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1815-1825
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Side of earpiece
Inscription: "E. BORHEK" stamped incuse in capitals.
Type: Mark
Location: Side of earpiece
Inscription: "PHILAD." stamped incuse in capitals.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Brass
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
0.906 (H) x 5.197 (W) x 4.921 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
2.3 (H) x 13.2 (W) x 12.5 (D)