Collection Highlights
I Sell the Shadow to Support the Substance
Date:
1864
Object Number:
PR.011.5
Medium:
Albumen print mounted on card (Carte de Visite)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spectacles
Object Number:
1956.174.13b[dup]
Date:
1900-1950
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 5 x 1 3/4 x 1/2 in. ( 12.7 x 4.4 x 1.3 cm )
Description:
Brown plastic spectacles with round frames (no lens); hinges at the temples.
Gallery Label:
These spectacles belonged to Ruth Draper.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. E. C. Carter
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
