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Spectacles
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Spectacles

Dateabout 1925
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney, Jr.
DescriptionFolding spectacles with black plastic or rubber frames and clear, oval lenses. The bridge is hinged in the center. Extremely short, thick bows.
Object number1974.6.12
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Spectacles
    Unknown
    about 1770-1810
    Spectacles
    Unknown
    1825-1850
    The Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund, 2007.4.7  © 2010 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Albert G. Walker
    late 19th century
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.5a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    about 1920-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.7a,b  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1903-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1986.213.6ab  © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Beatrice Fox
    1900-1940
    Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.21  © 2009 The Connecticut Histor…
    Lewis Fox family
    about 1915-1935
    Case open, with pince nez and lens wiping cloth inside.
    G. Fox and Co.
    mid 20th century