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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
1760-1830
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Glass
- silver ?
Museum Object Number
1969.0663
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.0663
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
1760-1830
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Interior of temple
Inscription: "69.663" (red paint)
Mark/Signature: No
Materials
- Tortoise shell (marine turtle)
- Glass
- silver ?
Dimensions (inches)
4.625 (W) x 1.062 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
11.748 (W) x 2.697 (D)
Measurement Notes
Total length of temple is 6.5 inches
The two pieces are joined together: one is 4.5 in length and the "ear" piece being 2.25 inches in length