Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1840
Medium:
Gold, glass, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 6 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. ( 15.6 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 5 1/2 x 5/8 in. (2.5 x 14 x 1.
Description:
Gold wire rim spectacles with quadrangular colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and thin wire temples with loop at the end; in dark brown leather case with pointed bottom and open top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas S.Constantine, 1943
Object Number:
INV.7536ab
Marks:
stamped: inside right temple near hinge: "14K"
handwritten in ink: on paper tag: "GIFT OF / THOMAS S. / CONSTANTINE / FEB. 1943"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
32008
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal, glass, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 4 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in. ( 12.1 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 in. (2.9 x 17.1
Description:
Spectacles with white metal wire rims, oval colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and thin, slightly curved temples with blunt ends; in dark brown leather case with rounded bottom and open top.
Object Number:
INV.8959ab
Marks:
stamped in gold: on front of case: "CLAIRMONT AND CO. / 535 FIFTH AVE. / 129 EAST 23RD ST. / NEW YORK"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
32007
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1830-1840
Medium:
Silver, glass; pasteboard
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 2 x 4 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 10.8 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 11.4 x
Description:
Silver spectacles with circular lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable turnpin temples with elongated loops at ends; hallmarks stamped inside both temples. Oblong pasteboard spectacles case with sliding top (top missing).
Object Number:
INV.7517ab
Marks:
written: on jelly label affixed to case: "Loaned by Mrs. Kingsland/Glasses/over 200 years old."
hallmarks: stamped inside temples: monarch's head, anchor, "IT" in rectangle (twice)
hallmarks: on inside of bridge: lion, "IT"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1840
eMuseum Object ID:
32004
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1842
Medium:
Silver, glass; paper
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 x 12.1 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/4 x 1 in. (2.5 x 10.8 x 2.
Description:
Silver spectacles with quadrangular lenses connected by crank bridge; adjustable pin-slider temples with elongated loops at ends; maker's mark stamped inside right temple. Left lens broken. Paper case with flap top; case covered in red paper with embossed designs, including figures, foliate decoration, and eyeglasses; green spine, and blue marbleized interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Columbia University, 1920
Object Number:
INV.7520ab
Marks:
hallmark: stamped on inside of right temple: "H.A. & J.P."
stamped: on outside of left temple: "7"
written: on tag with object: "Columbia University Jan 26, 1920"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1842
eMuseum Object ID:
31999
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Aigrette
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Feathers, wire, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 17.1 x 11.1 x 12.1 cm )
Description:
Pink and green aigrette with wire attached to the bottom of each feather and applied with paper tape; the ends of the wire are crooked.
Object Number:
Z.1329a-c
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31998
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Wig: w/ponytail w/black bow & ribbon and bun curls
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1870-1920
Medium:
Hair, net, cloth tape, ribbon, metal
Dimensions:
Overall (flat): 21 x 8 x 2 in. (53.3 x 20.3 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Man's wig with gray hair knotted to net foundation reinforced with brown silk tape; bun curls on either side secured with hairpins and queue in back tied with black ribbon.
Object Number:
INV.12172
Gallery Label:
This wig was probably used by the history painter John Ward Dunsmore (1856-1945) to outfit one of his models.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
31987
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Brass, other metal, glass
Dimensions:
Case: 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 12.1 x 3.5 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x
Description:
Brass wire rim spectacles with octagonal colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and temples with loop-to-loop slider and loop at end; in lozenge shaped embossed sheet metal case with ribs radiating from a central cartouche on top of hinged lid and similar design on bottom.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Mrs. Lathrop C. Harper, 1957
Object Number:
INV.7525ab
Marks:
stamped: on side of case below lid closure: "PATD JAN 24 1860"
typed and handwritten: on scrap of paper found inside case: "Grandfather Samuel Barker Harper's glasses. / Frame most curious. Adjustable ear pieces. / BEQUEST OF / MRS. LATHROP C. HARPER /
Gallery Label:
A note found with these spectacles indicates that they were used by the donor's grandfather, Samuel Barker Harper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
31972
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Leather, metal, glass
Dimensions:
Case: 7 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 4.1 x 1.9 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/8 x 6 1/4 x 1 in. (2.9 x 15.9 x 2.
Description:
Metal wire (possibly brass) rim spectacles with oval colorless glass lenses, angled crank bridge, and thin, slightly curved temples with blunt ends; in black leather case with rounded bottom and open top.
Object Number:
INV.7538ab
Marks:
printed in gold: on front of case: "Watry & Heidkamp / OPTICIANS / 56 W. RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO."
stampled: on inside of bridge: "TAW & Co."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31971
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Gold, glass, leather, velvet
Dimensions:
Case: 1 3/4 x 4 3/4 x 5/8 in. ( 4.4 x 12.1 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 2 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 1 in. (5.7 x 11.1
Description:
Spectacles with gold wire frame, wide oval colorless glass lenses, angled crank bridge, and thin wire temples with curved ends; in brown leather covered case with rounded ends, spring-hinged lid, and black velvet lining.
Object Number:
INV.7513ab
Marks:
printed in gold: on back of case: "1407 F ST. / Roe Fulkerson / WASH. D.C."
stamped: on inside of bridge, at left: "S.Q."
stamped: on each temple: "S.O" (possibly S.Q.)
stamped: on inside of bridge, at center: "R" within diamond frame
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
31970
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Pince-nez and case
Classification:
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Leather, velvet, glass, metal
Dimensions:
Case: 2 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 11.7 x 1.9 cm )
Overall (prince-nez): 1 1/2 x 5 x 3/8 in. (3.8 x 12.7 x 1 cm)
Description:
Rimless pince-nez with oval colorless glass lenses, horseshoe shaped gold bridge, steel noseguards, and hole in right lens for chain or cord; in kidney shaped brown leather covered case with black velvet lining and snap closure.
Object Number:
INV.8979ab
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31969
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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