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Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Franklin Butler
1851-1865
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Franklin Butler (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Museum Object Number
1983.0244.001
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Vincent H. Beckman in memory of Elizabeth Desloge Beckman
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Object Number
1983.0244.001
Object Name
Spectacles (Eyeglasses)
Category
Metals - Ineson-Bissell Collection
Creator (Role)
Franklin Butler (Maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1851-1865
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, interior
Inscription: "B & M'C" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, interior (opposite initials)
Inscription: "PHILAD." stamped
Type: Mark
Location: Bow, exterior
Inscription: "26" stamped incuse
Type: Inscription
Location: Lens rims, top
Inscription: “Ann" "Hughes” engraved
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Gold
- Glass
Dimensions (inches)
4.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
10.8 (W)