eyeglasses
Object NamePair of eyeglasses
Made FromLead glass, metal
Date1900-1920
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquecast, ground, polished, assembled
Size(closed) H: 5 cm, W: 10.7 cm, L (temples) 9 cm
Accession Number95.4.356
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Janet B. Hoffman in memory of Dr. Parker Hoffman
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, gold colored metal; cast, ground, polished, assembled. Flat oval lens with narrow gold rims, connected by a soldered flat bridge marked "A 1/10 12" on back, hinged gold wire legs curved back to the ends, ending in gold balls with loops.Provenance
Source
Janet B. Hoffman
1701-1800
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