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German

Pair of spectacles, ca. 1800-1820

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

German

Title

Pair of spectacles

Year

ca. 1800-1820

Medium

White metal alloy plating on copper, tinted glass

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silver plate,
  • copper

Dimensions

3 x 12.4 x 11.5 cm (1 3/16 x 4 7/8 x 4 1/2 inches) with earpieces closed

Type

  • Fashion,
  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Bessie Grant

Object Number

57.071.2A

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