Collection Highlights
Dragonfly table lamp
Date:
ca. 1900-1906
Object Number:
N84.113.1
Medium:
Glass, bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pince-nez with case
Object Number:
INV.1191ab
Date:
1870-1880
Medium:
Glass, hard rubber, metal; leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1/4 x 4 x 2 in. ( 0.6 x 10.2 x 5.1 cm )
Overall (prince-nez): 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 in. (1.3 x 9.5 x 5.1 cm)
Description:
Pince-nez with oval glass lenses and hard rubber frames; lightweight steel nosepiece (separated from frame on one side); ring below one lens for holding and for attaching chain. Curved rectangular leather case open at one end.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
