Pince Nez with Eyeglass Case and Lens Cloth
RetailerSold by
G. Fox and Co.
(American, founded 1847)
Dateearly 20th century
MediumGold, glass, cotton, velvet
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Pince Nez (a), (height x width) ): 4 5/8 x 1 1/2in. (11.7 x 3.8cm)
Primary Dimensions (Case (b), (height x width x diameter)): 4 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 5 1/4in. (12.1 x 6 x 13.3cm)
Primary Dimensions (Cloth (c), (height x width) ): 5 1/2 x 3 3/4in. (14 x 9.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.10a-c
DescriptionPince Nez (a), black lens case (b) and pink cotton lens cloth (c). Pince nez (a) have gold nose piece. The case (b) is patterned all over and has gold inscriptions (G. Fox logo), on the bottom exterior. The interior of the case (b) is tan velvet. A small pocket is created on the bottom of the interior to keep the pince nez in place. The pink lens cloth (c) has scalloping around all sides. The cloth (c) contains a great deal of markings and inscriptions. In the upper right hand corner of the cloth (c) is a drawing in black ink of a human eye with lenses over it.
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