Spectacles

Description:

Spectacles with silver colored metal frames, clear oval primary lenses, turquoise oval side hinged protective lenses, wide hoop bridge, large triple screw hinges, and sliding temples with open loop tips. The “M'ALLISTER / PHILAD.” inscription refers to a firm begun by John McAllister, a Scotsman who moved to Philadelphia in 1775 and earned his living making and selling whips and canes. He began selling spectacles in 1796.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

Subject: Ophthalmology

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Credit Line: J. R. Friedberg

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-09432Accession Number: 110330Catalog Number: M-09432

Object Name: SpectaclesOther Terms: Spectacles; Eye Protective Device; Vision Aids

Physical Description: metal (overall material)glass (overall material)turquoise (overall color)Measurements: extended: 2.7 cm x 11.8 cm x 15.5 cm; 1 1/16 in x 4 21/32 in x 6 3/32 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-80f0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1112684

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