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Spectacles
Spectacles

Spectacles

Date1825-1850
MediumPossibly silver, green glass
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 3/8in. (2.2 x 12.1 x 11.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marjorie Case Hartman
DescriptionSpectacles, possibly silver, with octagonal green lenses. The arms are made of two pieces; the second piece slides to lengthen the arms. The second piece of each arm has a loop on the back end.
Object number2000.138.4
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2007.4.7  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Albert G. Walker
    late 19th century
    Spectacles
    Unknown
    about 1770-1810
    Man's Uniform Shako
    Sheldon & Colton
    1815-1820
    Gift of G. Fox & Co., 1949.2.16  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Unknown
    1850-1920
    Close Stool
    Samuel Gorham
    1840-1870
    Close Stool
    Unknown
    1840-1870
    Hand Puppet
    Albert G. Walker
    1858