Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Luce Center
Pince nez
Object Number:
2002.1.500
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Metal, glass, hard rubber
Dimensions:
Box: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.; Glasses: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 in.
Description:
This small black leather case contains a pair of black folding 'pince-nez' glasses. The case has gold writing on it that reads "Ailman/ 6 Bromfield St./ Boston". The glasses frames are made of hard rubber and the lenses are shaded gray.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
