eyeglasses
Object NamePair of eyeglasses
Made FromLead glass, plastic,metal
Date1910-1930
Place MadeUnited States
Techniquelenses cast, ground, polished, assembled
SizeH: 7.5 cm, W: 11.1 cm
Accession Number95.4.334
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Janet B. Hoffman in memory of Dr. Parker Hoffman
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionColorless lead glass, black plastic, gold-colored metal; lenses cast, ground, polished, assembled. Flat circular lenses with section ground for bifocals, rimmed with black xylonite (plastic), gold-colored metal bridge stamped "S-Q ARTSHELL," gold hinges and curved legs.Provenance
Source
Janet B. Hoffman
1701-1800
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