eyeglasses

Object NamePair of eyeglasses

Made FromLead glass, white metal

Date1910-1930

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquelens cast, ground, polished, assembled

Size(closed) H: 6.6 cm, W: 12 cm

Accession Number95.4.329

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Science and Technology

Not On View

Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, white metal; cast, ground, polished, assembled. Rimless octagonal lens, connected by white metal bridge marked "Shur-on" on back, metal and plastic nose-pads attached to lenses with screws, metal legs attached to lenses with screws and hinges.
Provenance

Source Janet B. Hoffman