Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
MakerCase made by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900-1920
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, Jr.
Object number1974.6.11a,b
DescriptionRimless pince-nez (.a) with a gold-plated spring bridge and clear, oval, bifocal lenses. The bifocals crescents are glued on to the lenses.
Rectangular, rigid, lizard skin-covered case (.b) that folds closed. The case has gold trim on the exterior edge. The case is lined with chamois. On the top of the case, a small metal circle has the letters "WWC".
Rectangular, rigid, lizard skin-covered case (.b) that folds closed. The case has gold trim on the exterior edge. The case is lined with chamois. On the top of the case, a small metal circle has the letters "WWC".
Status
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Unknown
F. G. Schmidt
