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Collection Record Detail
Object Name
Lorgnette and Case
Object Number
1919-06-37 a,b
Description
Pair of large round lenses with steel rims and bridge. Bridge attached to lenses by steel clamps and screws. Acts as a springs to keep lenses open while in use and to hold lenses together. The lenses are held closed by two steel catches and there is a handle that is in shape of a watch key. Case is made of stiffened cotton covered with black leather. Imprinted on case "H.L. Srisheim/Optician/565 Broadway/N.Y."
Category
Date Made
19th century
Social Tags (experimental)
