pince-nez

Object NamePince-nez eyeglasses

Made FromLead glass, silver

Date1900-1910

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquecast, ground, polished

SizeH: 4.7 cm, W: 11.1 cm

Accession Number95.4.330

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless and silver lead glass, silver; cast, ground, polished. Spherical lenses; knurled silver rims connected by a flat silver bridge with decorative engraving, welded on silver nosepieces, silver stem and ring at side to attach a chain.

Provenance

Source Janet B. Hoffman