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Object Name
Eyeglasses and Case
Object Number
1973-02-14 a,b
Description
Eyeglasses have oval lenses, hinged bows with extension arms that slide out and in. Bow end in tear drop shaped loops. Case is oval, made of tin with blue velvet lining. Under front snap "Pat. Jan - 1860"
Comment
Other number note - case was misnumbered 1976-01-5
Maker
Date Made
1850-1860
Dimensions
eyeglasses: 4 1/2" (w) x 1' (h) x 6" (l) case: 1/2" (h) x 6 1/4" (l) x 1 1/2" (d)
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