Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414b
Medium:
Glass
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Spectacles and case
Object Number:
INV.7537ab
Date:
ca. 1864
Medium:
Silver, other metal, glass, paper
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.3 x 15.9 x 3.5 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 3/8 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 11.1 x
Marks:
stamped: on side of case below closure: "PAT SEPT 20 1864 / I L (?) HARLEM"
stamped: on outside of left temple near hinge: "12"
Description:
Silver wire rim spectacles with octagonal colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and temples with turnpin and elogated loop at end; in lozenge shaped sheet metal case with paper lining and hinged lid with embossed decoration.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
