Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Spectacles in case and bag
Object Number:
INV.1297a-c
Date:
1850-1870
Medium:
Brass, glass; leather; felt, satin
Dimensions:
Case: 1/2 x 6 x 1 1/2 in. ( 1.3 x 15.2 x 3.8 cm )
Part (bag): 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (0.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)
Part (spect
Marks:
handwritten: on accompanying note: "Donated by Thomas C. Nottle/201 Noble St./Souderton, PA/18964/on 11/6/82"
machine sewn: on label sewn to bag (c): "TIFFANY & CO./PARIS NEW YORK LONDON"
Description:
Brass spectacles with quadrangular lenses, crank bridge, and temples with small loops at ends; oblong leather case with open end, which fits into felt bag with satin drawstrings and Tiffany & Co. label.
Gallery Label:
The Tiffany bag probably dates later than the spectacles.
Credit Line:
Gift of Thomas C. Nottle, 1982
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
