Visor advertising The Harvey & Lewis Co.
DistributorDistributed by
Harvey & Lewis
American, founded 1890
Mediumcardboard; brass; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 7 1/4 × 11in. (18.4 × 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineEstate of Florence S. M. Crofut, gift of Mrs. George H. Day
DescriptionA green visor or eye protector advertising the Harvey & Lewis Co., Prescription Opticians, in Hartford, Conn. The visor is green with a black border and silver printed text in the center. Nine holes are punched into the top edge of the cardboard. A green plastic strap is attached to each corner. The viewer's left has a brass hook. The viewer's right has five holes punched into the strap to connect to the hook on the other strap.
Object number1974.50.2009
InscribedRecto, printed in silver ink: "PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS/ ESTAB 1890/ THE Harvey & Lewis CO./ 865 MAIN ST - HARTFORD, CONN./ 861 CHAPEL ST - NEW HAVEN, CONN./ 1148 MAIN ST - BRIDGEPORT, CONN./ 334 MAIN ST - SPRINGFIELD, MASS./ DEVELOPING & PRINTING"Subject Terms
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Harvey & Lewis
Harvey & Lewis
