Skip to main content
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
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