Pocket magnifier
Classification:
Date:
1820-1880
Medium:
Horn, glass, metal
Dimensions:
closed: 3/4 x 7/8 x 2 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 2.2 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Pocket magnifier with three lenses cased and rimmed in horn; eye-shaped case has three magnifying glasses of varying sizes and strengths that pivot out for use; circular lenses are contained within circular horn frame with "ears"; case has hole in center.
Object Number:
INV.14322
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1880
eMuseum Object ID:
31734
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1820-1830
Medium:
Silver, glass; leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 2 x 4 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 5.1 x 11.4 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/8 x 4 1/2 x 1/2 in. (2.9 x 11.4 x
Description:
Silver spectacles with oval lenses and "C" bridge; adjustable pin-slider temples with loops at ends; maker's mark on inside of right temple. Hard leather spectacles case (of later date) open at top with thumb-nail indent.
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Abram Joseph Abeloff
Object Number:
1942.233ab
Marks:
engraved: on outside of left temple: "B Franklin./1788."
stamped: on inside of right temple: "D.B.HEMPSTED"
printed: on label affixed to case: "PORTER COLLECTION/NO."
written: in ink on label affixed to case: "BENJAMIN/FRANKLIN./1788"
written: on busi
Gallery Label:
The donor of these spectacles wrote, "the spectacles of 'B Franklin 1788' are undoubtedly genuine. I obtained them direct from one of his descendants, Mrs. J.M. Read..." However, the silversmith who made these spectacles was not born until 1784, six years before Franklin's death.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1830
eMuseum Object ID:
31728
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1840-1850
Medium:
Silver, glass; leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1/4 x 2 x 4 3/4 in. ( 0.6 x 5.1 x 12.1 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 5 1/4 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 13.3 x 1.9
Description:
Silver "perifocal" spectacles with quadrangular lenses connected by crank bridge; temples with small loops at ends (one loop broken); soft leather case open at one end, with thumb-nail indent; stamped mark of optician (not legible).
Object Number:
INV.7529ab
Marks:
stamped: on outside of left temple: "9" and "PERIFOCAL"
stamped: on outside of right temple: "E.S. BRIGHAM"
Gallery Label:
Marked "perifocal" on the temple, these spectacles were undoubtedly marketed with claims of improving the wearer's vision. Modern analysis of "perifocal" spectacles has not determined how these lenses differ from standard ones.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
31723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1850
Medium:
Steel, glass; wood
Dimensions:
Case: 1 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 2.5 x 13 x 4.4 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/2 x 1 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x 2.5 cm
Description:
Steel-frame spectacles with hinged side lenses ("Richardsons"); D-shaped green-tinted front lenses connected by crank bridge; D-shaped colorless glass hinged lenses; adjustable temples with pivot and elongated loops at ends. Oval wooden (maple?) case with sliding top; thumbnail indent at one end of top.
Object Number:
INV.7512a-c
Gallery Label:
"Richardson" spectacles, patented in 1797, featured four lenses, two of which could be swung away from the eye. The tinted lenses and side protection were favored by travelers to fend off glare and dust.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1850
eMuseum Object ID:
31722
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Shaving brush
Classification:
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Bristle, wood, twine
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 1 in. ( 14 x 2.5 cm )
Description:
Shaving brush with natural bristles secured to top of wooden handle with thin, tightly wound twine.
Object Number:
Z.1150
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1900
eMuseum Object ID:
31720
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Razor in case
Classification:
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Steel, plastic, brass, papier-mâché
Dimensions:
case: 5 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. ( 14.3 x 2.9 x 1.3 cm )
razor (open): 9 x 3/4 x 3/8 in. ( 22.9 x 1.9 x 1 cm )
Description:
Folding razor with steel blade and molded plastic handle; dark brown papier-mâché case with a single molded flower on one side (missing cover); handle with brass strip inset between allegorical figures representing faith and truth on one side, with figures representing hope and charity on the other side.
Object Number:
INV.7745ab
Marks:
relief: on obverse of handle: "FAITH" and "TRUTH"
relief: on reverse of handle: "HOPE" and "CHARITY"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31721
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles and case
Classification:
Date:
1830-1870
Medium:
Brass, other metal, glass
Dimensions:
Case: 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1.6 x 13 x 4.1 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (2.9 x 17.
Description:
Spectacles with brass frame, oval colorless glass lenses, "C" bridge, and temples with pin-slider and elongated loop at end; in lozenge shaped sheet metal case with hinged lid with push button release.
Object Number:
INV.7527ab
Marks:
handwritten in pencil: on scrap of paper found inside case: "Spectacles 125 years old"
stamped: on outside of left temple near hinge: "D / [image of lion] / L"
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1870
eMuseum Object ID:
31710
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Hatbox
Classification:
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Cardboard, metal, leather
Dimensions:
Overall: 11 1/2 x 16 x 15 1/2 in. ( 29.2 x 40.6 x 39.4 cm )
Description:
Brown Louis Vuitton hatbox printed with the traditional crossed L/V pattern in yellow ochre; three escutcheons across front marked with the company intials, center escutcheon has a key-lock; below the closures is a arched leather handle attached to two metal fixtures; corners are fitted with leather bumpers; "RD" painted in red and yellow on both sides; two "Cunard Lines" passenger stickers affixed to the back.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Object Number:
1956.172ab[dup]
Marks:
stamped: on escutcheons: "L.V./ LOUIS VUITTON/ MADE IN FRANCE/ L.V."
painted: on two sides: "R.D"
printed and handwritten: left sticker: "CUNARD WHITE STAR/ STATEROOM BAGGAGE/ Miss Ruth Draper/ NAME OF SHIP/ Queen Elizabeth/ CLASS OF PASSENGER First/ DA
Gallery Label:
This hat box belonged to Ruth Draper.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1950
eMuseum Object ID:
31705
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Comb
Classification:
Date:
1850-1890
Medium:
Amber
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 7 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. ( 12.7 x 18.4 x 5.4 cm )
Description:
Amber hair comb (broken in half) with plain horizontal top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Esther Karst
Object Number:
1952.276d
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1890
eMuseum Object ID:
31704
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Spectacles
Classification:
Date:
1840-1860
Medium:
Titanium, glass
Dimensions:
closed: 1 x 5 x 1/2 in. ( 2.5 x 12.7 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Titanium wire frame spectacles with oval colorless glass lenses and K-nosepiece; thin, slightly curved temples with loop at the end.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Fanny Shapiro
Object Number:
1943.2
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1860
eMuseum Object ID:
31700
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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