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Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case

Original Owner (American, 1887 - 1968)
Manufacturer (American, founded 1837)
Maker (American, founded 1890)
Date1900-1940
Medium(a.): ground glass lenses, 10 karat gold, tortoise shell or plastic (b.): hard-sided spectacle case covered with black lizzard, lined with black velvet and trimmed with 14 karat white gold
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth): 4 x 1 7/8 x 3/4in. (10.2 x 4.8 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionRimless pince-nez (.a) with a gold bridge and asymmetrical (almost circular), clear lenses. The bridge has plastic nose pads that may be tortoise shell.

Hard-sided eyeglass case (.b) covered in black lizard skin with a spring closure. The case is edged with 14-karat gold trim decorated with a geometric pattern and two floral designs at either corner. The case is lined with black velvet.
Object number1986.213.6a,b
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Collections
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1903-1940
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.5a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
about 1920-1940
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.21  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
Lewis Fox family
about 1915-1935
Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
G. Fox and Co.
mid 20th century
Pencil in Original Case
Beatrice Fox
1948-1967
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.8a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1940-1955
Comb
Beatrice Fox
before 1904 - before 1915
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.4.1-4  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2009 The Connect…
Beatrice Fox
1930-1960
Pince nez.
G. Fox and Co.
early 20th century