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lorgnette

lorgnette

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
lorgnette
Other Terms
Eyeglasses
Date made
1890 - 1910
associated dates
1965 04 28 / 1965 04 28
maker
unknown
associated place
United States: Florida, Sand Key, Indian Rocks
Physical Description
tortoiseshell (overall material)
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
extended: 26.5 cm x 12.5 cm x.9 cm; 10 7/16 in x 4 15/16 in x 3/8 in
folded: 15.9 cm x 2.8 cm x.9 cm; 6 1/4 in x 1 1/8 in x 3/8 in
overall, folded: 3/8 in x 6 in x 1 1/4 in;.9525 cm x 15.24 cm x 3.175 cm
ID Number
MG.M-11307
accession number
260033
catalog number
M-11307
Credit Line
Dache M. Reeves
subject
Ophthalmology
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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