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Spectacles
Object/Artifact
1) Spectacle case made of papier mache. Long, narrow oblong. Rounded ends, black ground with band of abalone chips forming a border, and small pearl oval in the center. The back flips open at one end to reveal a lining of purple velvet. About 6” long. 2) Came with a completely rusted pair of steel RIDING spectacles, fine spring-wire, hook temples, dating after 1885.
G2008.007.1-2
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1885 - 1920
spectacles
eyeglasses
case