Collection Highlights
Portrait of two girls
Date:
Object Number:
PR.012.1.326.Box12
Medium:
Ambrotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Magnifying glass
Object Number:
Z.1149
Date:
1800-1830
Medium:
Glass, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 2 x 3 7/8 in. ( 0.3 x 5.1 x 9.8 cm )
Description:
Magnifying glass with circular lens and metal handle with scrolled ends; two parts of handle secured with wire.
Gallery Label:
This magnifying glass was found in box 1976.27, and may be associated with the owner, Martha J. Burr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
