Collection Highlights
The Funeral of Ulysses Grant
Date:
1885
Object Number:
PR.020.98.1
Medium:
Photograph
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Luce Center
Protective spectacles and case
Object Number:
1939.159ab
Date:
1880-1900
Medium:
Steel, glass; cardboard, leather
Dimensions:
Case: 1 3/8 x 5 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.5 x 12.7 x 3.2 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. (2.5 x 12.1 x 5.1
Description:
Protective spectacles with tinted oval lenses connected by "C" bridge; adjustable turnpin temples, and wire mesh surrounding lenses (to protect eyes from debris). Leather-covered cardboard spectacles case of cylindrical shape with pointed bottom and flap top, embossed with grid pattern.
Gallery Label:
Protective spectacle were useful to railroad and factory workers concerned with airborne debris.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
