eyeglasses
Object NameEyeglasses and Case
Made Fromlead glass, plastic,metal
Dateabout 1930
Place MadeUnited States
Technique(a) lenses cast, ground, polished, assembled
Size(a) H: 7.5 cm, W: 12 cm; (b) H: 5.8 cm, W: 2.6 cm, L: 12.9 cm
Accession Number95.4.345
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Janet B. Hoffman in memory of Dr. Parker Hoffman
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, plastic, metal, (b) imitation leather; (a) lenses cast, ground, polished, assembled, (b) assembled. (a) Flat circular lenses, ground for bifocals, dark red plastic frames, bridge (stamped "G.F. SHUR-ON") and legs with gold metal hinges and bridge attachments. (b) Envelope style case with snap.Provenance
Source
Janet B. Hoffman
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