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eyeglasses

Object NameEyeglasses and Case

Maker Bausch & Lomb

Made From(a) lead glass, metal

Date1920-1940

Place MadeUnited States

Technique(a) cast, ground, polished, assembled

Size(a) H: 6.1 cm, W: 12 cm; (b) H: 5.8 cm, W: 2 cm, L: 13.5 cm

Accession Number95.4.342

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

Curatorial Area(s)

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Physical Description(a) Colorless lead glass, gold-colored metal; cast, ground, polished, assembled. Ovoid flat lenses, stamped gold-plated frames and bridge, bridge stamped "B. & L. 1/10 12K. G.F. FUL-VUE"; plastic nose pieces, hinges at outer edge of lenses attached to gold legs curved back, each stamped "ARCO" on inside. (b) Oval steel hinged clamshell case covered in black imitation leather and lined with black velvet.

Provenance

Source Janet B. Hoffman