Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Spectacles and case
Object Number:
INV.7533ab
Date:
1847-1851
Medium:
Silver, glass, papier-mâché, paper
Dimensions:
Case: 6 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in. ( 16.8 x 3.2 x 1.6 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 5 x 1 in. (2.5 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
Marks:
stamped: on inside of right temple near hinge: "WILCOX"
Description:
Silver wire rim spectacles with octagonal lenses, crank bridge, and curved temples with elongated loop at end; in black papier-mâché case with rounded bottom, open top, and red paper lining interior.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
