Collection Highlights
Brandywine bowl (brandewijnkom)
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
1911.38
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spectacles and case
Object Number:
Z.1739ab
Date:
1790-1810
Medium:
Silver glass; shagreen, wood, silver
Dimensions:
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3/4 in. (3.8 x 11.4 x 1.9 cm)
Marks:
engraved: on silver mount on top of case: "PB"
Description:
Silver spectacles with large circular lenses (left lens cracked) connected by "C" bridge; non-adjustable temples with large circular loops at ends. Flip-top shagreen case with silver mounts; engraved initials "PB" on silver mount at top of case.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
