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Gift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren, 1960.33.5a,b  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Gift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren, 1960.33.5a,b © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case

MediumPince-nez (.a): Steel with clear glass lenses. Case (.b): Wood.
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren
Object number1960.33.5a,b
DescriptionSteel-framed pince-nez (.a) with clear, circular lenses and a spring bridge.

Wooden eyeglass case (.b) with a steel wire hinge and a hook clasp. The interior of the case is carved to the contours of the pince-nez.

Status
Not on view
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Beatrice Fox
1903-1940
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Beatrice Fox
1900-1940
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about 1920-1940
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