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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
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