Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Luce Center
Lorgnette and case
Object Number:
INV.1280ab
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Plastic, glass; leather, felt
Dimensions:
Overall (lorgnette - open): 6 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 1/2 in. (17.1 x 11.7 x 1.3 cm)
Case: 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. ( 1.9 x 4.1
Marks:
embossed: on top of case: "F.F. HEYSE/JEWELER & OPTICIAN/JAMAICA, L.I."
Description:
Folding lorgnette with black plastic handle and frames; oval lenses joined by "C" bridge; glasses fold into tapering handle with loop at end; lorgnette fits into leather case with open end and purple felt lining; optician's mark on top of case.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
