lorgnette

lorgnette

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Lorgnette
Other Terms
Lorgnette; Eyeglasses
Date made
1840 - 1870
associated dates
1958 09 24 / 1958 09 24
maker
unknown
associated place
United States: Virginia, Arlington
Physical Description
metal, gold (overall material)
glass (overall material)
plated (overall production method/technique)
Measurements
extended: 12 cm x 5 cm x.7 cm; 4 3/4 in x 1 15/16 in x 1/4 in
folded: 9 cm x 3.4 cm x.7 cm; 3 9/16 in x 1 5/16 in x 1/4 in
ID Number
MG.M-07620
accession number
222970
catalog number
M-07620
Credit Line
Dr. S. C. Daugherty
subject
Ophthalmology
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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