Collection Highlights
Aaron Burr (1756-1836)
Date:
1836
Object Number:
1927.59
Medium:
Plaster with wash
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Optician advertisement
Object Number:
2002.1.501
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
5 x 1 1/8 in.
Description:
This paper advertisement for an optician is shaped like a pair of glasses. It reads "Oelschlaeger Bros./ 42 East 23rd St./ New York" on one lens and "We invite an/ Inspection of our stock of/ Optical Goods/ Sutiable for Christmas/ and New-Years Gifts." The back is embossed gold paper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
