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Gift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren, 1960.33.5a,b  © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case
Gift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren, 1960.33.5a,b © 2012 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pince-nez and Eyeglass Case

MediumPince-nez (.a): Steel with clear glass lenses. Case (.b): Wood.
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Carl W. Noren
DescriptionSteel-framed pince-nez (.a) with clear, circular lenses and a spring bridge.

Wooden eyeglass case (.b) with a steel wire hinge and a hook clasp. The interior of the case is carved to the contours of the pince-nez.
Object number1960.33.5a,b
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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    Beatrice Fox
    1903-1940
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    Beatrice Fox
    1900-1940
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    Beatrice Fox
    about 1920-1940
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    Lewis Fox family
    about 1915-1935
    Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
    G. Fox and Co.
    early 20th century
    Pince nez.
    G. Fox and Co.
    early 20th century
    Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
    G. Fox and Co.
    mid 20th century
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    Joseph I. Cantarow
    1900-1920