Collection Highlights
Punch bowl: Landing of Lafayette
Date:
1840-1850
Object Number:
1910.24
Medium:
Earthenware
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Luce Center
Spectacles and case
Object Number:
INV.7526ab
Date:
ca. 1860
Medium:
Silver, other metal, glass, textile
Dimensions:
Case: 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 1.6 x 12.1 x 3.2 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 x 4 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 11.7 x
Marks:
stamped: on side of case below closure: "PAT JAN 24 1860 / C. PARKER"
Description:
Spectacles with silver frame, oval colorless glass lenses, crank bridge, and slightly curved wire temples with blunt ends; in lozenge shaped sheet metal case with hinged lid and blue textile lining.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
