Collection Highlights
Thomas Cole (1801-1848)
Date:
ca. 1845
Object Number:
PR.012.2.885
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pince-nez
Object Number:
INV.7719
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Metal, glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 0.3 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Pince-nez with gold-plated metal frames and colorless glass oval lenses; "C" shaped bridge connects to nose guards; loop below one lens for attaching ribbon or chain.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
