Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ear clip for pince-nez
Object Number:
Z.1679
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Gold, metal, textile
Dimensions:
mount: 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 0.3 x 5.4 x 12.1 cm )
Marks:
printed: on card: "A" in circle
printed: on card: "GOLD FILLED"
printed: on card: "7958 U.S.A."
Description:
Gold-filled metal ear clip attached to short length of cord with metal loop at end (for holding pince-nez or monocle); mounted on card.
Credit Line:
Gift of Richard Gallerani, 1997
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




