Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spectacles and case
Object Number:
INV.7520ab
Date:
1840-1842
Medium:
Silver, glass; paper
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 1 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. ( 1.3 x 3.5 x 12.1 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 1/4 x 1 in. (2.5 x 10.8 x 2.
Marks:
hallmark: stamped on inside of right temple: "H.A. & J.P."
stamped: on outside of left temple: "7"
written: on tag with object: "Columbia University Jan 26, 1920"
Description:
Silver spectacles with quadrangular lenses connected by crank bridge; adjustable pin-slider temples with elongated loops at ends; maker's mark stamped inside right temple. Left lens broken. Paper case with flap top; case covered in red paper with embossed designs, including figures, foliate decoration, and eyeglasses; green spine, and blue marbleized interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Columbia University, 1920
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
