eyeglasses

Object NamePair of eyeglasses

Made FromLead glass, metal

Date1900-1920

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquecast, ground, polished, assembled

Size(closed) H: 5 cm, W (rims): 11.3 cm, L (temples) 11.2 cm

Accession Number95.4.355

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Janet B. Hoffman in memory of Dr. Parker Hoffman

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

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Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, metal; cast, ground, polished, assembled. Flat oval lenses with narrow silver rims, connected by a soldered flat gold bridge, one hinged silver wire leg curved back at the ends.
Provenance

Source Janet B. Hoffman

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