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Eyeglass Case
Eyeglass Case

Eyeglass Case

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, 1847 - 1993
Date20th century
MediumLeather
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 5 3/4 x 2 5/8 x 5 7/8in. (14.6 x 6.7 x 14.9cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionA tan leather eyeglass case. The case is made up of two pieces of leather. The two pieces are held together by stitching on all four sides (however it is only decorative on the top), in white thread. The bottom of the case is harder then the rest, to give the glasses more protection.
Object number2007.24.12
Markings"G. FOX & CO. INC. / HARTFORD, CONN." is printed in brown ink on the front of the case.
Subject Terms
    Collections
    • G. Fox & Co.
    On View
    Not on view
    Eyeglass Case
    G. Fox and Co.
    20th century
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.20a-c  © 2008 The Connecticut His…
    Lewis Fox family
    1870-1910
    Chapeau Bras and Original Box
    Major Samuel Deming
    1800-1805
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1900-1940
    Pince nez.
    G. Fox and Co.
    early 20th century
    Pencil in Original Case
    Beatrice Fox
    1948-1967
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1903-1940
    Bottle Case
    Unknown
    1780-1820
    Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
    G. Fox and Co.
    mid 20th century
    Case
    Beatrice Fox
    about 1947
    Travel Document Case
    Beatrice Fox
    1917-1968