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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Ebenezer Eaton Bailey
1825-1836
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Ebenezer Eaton Bailey (Maker)
Place of Origin
West Unity; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Museum Object Number
2006.0006.004 A
Credit Line/Donor
Gift in memory of Cecile Ferland on the tenth anniversary of her death
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Object Number
2006.0006.004 A
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Ebenezer Eaton Bailey (Maker)
Place of Origin
West Unity; New Hampshire; New England; United States; North America
Origin Notes
As per Flynt & Fales (see References): Ebenezer Eaton Bailey also worked in Claremont, New Hampshire. (L. Clouser, cataloguer, 11/21/2009)
Date
1825-1836
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Right earpiece, inside
Inscription: "E. E. BAILEY" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Left earpiece, outside
Inscription: "7" stamped incuse.
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silver
- Glass
Techniques
- Wrought
- Blown
- Cast
Dimensions (inches)
1.181 (H) x 5.748 (W) x 4.803 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
3 (H) x 14.6 (W) x 12.2 (D)
Measurement Notes
.75oz AVP
7.5" from hinge to end of earpiece fully extended, 5.25" fully shortened.