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Eyeglass Case
Eyeglass Case

Eyeglass Case

RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
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.
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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Eyeglass Case
G. Fox and Co.
20th century
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1900-1940
Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Beatrice Fox
1903-1940
Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
G. Fox and Co.
mid 20th century
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.20a-c  © 2008 The Connecticut His…
Lewis Fox family
1870-1910
Eyeglass Case
G. Fox and Co.
mid 20th century
Gift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman, 2007.24.6, Connecticut Historical Societ…
G. Fox and Co.
mid 20th century
Bottle Case
Unknown
1780-1820
Pince nez.
G. Fox and Co.
early 20th century
Case
Beatrice Fox
about 1947
Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
G. Fox and Co.
early 20th century
Travel Document Case
Beatrice Fox
1917-1968