Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
The Regional Collection |
Object Name |
Eyeglasses |
Object ID |
974.077.002 |
Date |
ca. 1900-1920 |
Description |
Eyeglasses. A pair of armless eyeglasses that have a chain and lapel pin attachment. The straight part of the upper frame has linch pins allowing the lenses to swivel and fold for placing in a carrying case or pocket. The round pin has a winding mechanism inside that allows the chain to extend when pulled. A matching necklace chain is currently attached to the pin and eyeglasses, but was not part of the original mechanism. A small arm extension on the lower section of the right lens has the chain attachment. Slight magnification in the glass. |
Material |
Glass/Metal/Brass/Tortoiseshell/Gold |
Medium |
Oil Paint |
Search Terms |
Eyeglasses Corrective Lens Spectacles Personal Artifacts Personal Gear Optometry |