Collection Highlights
Twenty-third Street west of Sixth Avenue
Date:
1900
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.2
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pince-nez and case
Object Number:
INV.12044ab
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Glass, metal; leather, metal
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 12.1 x 4.4 cm )
Overall (prince-nez): 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (1.3 x 11.4 x 3.5
Marks:
embossed: on top of case: "A. Frank/OPTOMETRIST/199 FAIRFIELD AVE./BRIDGEPORT, CONN."
Description:
Rimless pince-nez with oval bi-focal lenses joined by "C" shaped bridge with noseguards. Metal link chain inserted through hole in one lens has ear clip attachment; green leather-covered metal flip-top case with optician's mark on top.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
