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.
Creative: Tronvig Group