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eyeglasses

Object NameCase for Eyeglasses

Made FromCardboard, stamped

Date1860-1900

Place MadeUnited States

Techniquemolded, stamped

SizeOverall W: 3.8 cm, L: 14.9 cm, Th: 2.6 cm

Accession Number95.7.15

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

Curatorial Area(s)

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Physical DescriptionBlack cardboard, stamped; molded, stamped. Long, rectangular hollow case made of cardboard and covered with leather, curved at one end and with a flap closing at the other, leather stamped in a geometric pattern and stamped in gilt on front, "E.BORBEK & SON/ OPTICIANS/ 626 CHESTNUT ST/PHILADELPHIA."
Provenance

Former Collection Janet B. Hoffman - 1995-06-16