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Pince nez.
Pince Nez with Eyeglass Case
Pince nez.

Pince Nez with Eyeglass Case

Retailer (American, founded 1847)
Dateearly 20th century
MediumGold, glass, vinyl, leather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Pince Nez (a))(height x width): 4 1/2 x 1 1/2in. (11.4 x 3.8cm) Primary Dimensions (Case (b))(height x width x diameter): 4 1/2 x 1 3/4 x 4 1/4in. (11.4 x 4.4 x 10.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
Object number2007.24.11a,b
DescriptionA pair of pince nez lenses with gold nose piece (a) and black case (b). The exterior of the case (b) has inscriptions and markings on it in gold ink. The interior of the case (b) has a tan suede lining. A small bit of the case creates a pocket at the bottom, to keep the lenses in place.
Collections
Status
Not on view
Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
G. Fox and Co.
early 20th century
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.5a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
about 1920-1940
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1903-1940
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1900-1940
Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
G. Fox and Co.
mid 20th century
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.21  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor ...
Lewis Fox family
about 1915-1935
Compact in Original Case
Beatrice Fox
1930-1950
Estate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day, 1974.50.1709a  © 2010 The Connecti ...
F. G. Schmidt
Eyeglass Case
G. Fox and Co.
20th century
Pencil in Original Case
Beatrice Fox
1948-1967