Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Luce Center
Opera glasses in pouch
Object Number:
1941.739ab
Date:
1860-1890
Medium:
Brass, enamel, glass, plastic, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. ( 19.7 x 16.8 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
engraved: on bridge (between eyepieces): "8 Verres"
Description:
Opera glasses with casing made of black-enameled brass and eyepiece rims of dark brown plastic; in black velvet drawstring pouch with brown silk lining.
Credit Line:
Gift of Miss Lucille de Luze Foley
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
