sunglasses

Object NamePair of sunglasses

Made Fromlead glass, brass

Date1850-1870

Techniquelens cast, ground, polished; frame made by hand

Size(closed) H: 2.2 cm, W: 12 cm

Accession Number95.4.331

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

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Place Made

United States

Physical DescriptionGreen, gold-colored lead glasses, brass; lens cast, ground, polished; frame made by hand. Octagonal green lens, framed in tarnished metal with flat bridge, spring hinge at each side with straight metal leg which flattens slightly at end and curls away from ear, flat end stamped "PATENT 30."
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