| National Museum of American History

There are restrictions for re-using this image. For more information, visit the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page .

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more.

View manifest View in Mirador Viewer

Description:

The “Wm. L. Lovitt YARMOUTH, N. S. 1888” inscription on the leather case for these folding binoculars probably refers to William Leslie Lovitt, a prominent Nova Scotia shipowner.

Associated Dates: 1988 12 08

Location: Currently not on view

Associated Place: United States: Virginia, Fairfax

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Alfred Suarez, M.D.

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1988.0685.01.01Catalog Number: 1988.0685.01.01Accession Number: 1988.0685

Object Name: BinocularsDraw Pressfolding binocularsOther Terms: Draw Press; Binoculars; Eyeglasses

Physical Description: metal, nickle (overall material)glass (overall material)plated (overall production method/technique)Measurements: overall: 1 1/2 in x 4 in x 2 1/2 in; 3.81 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.35 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-f190-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1052214

Our collection database is a work in progress. We may update this record based on further research and review. Learn more about our approach to sharing our collection online.

If you would like to know how you can use content on this page, see the Smithsonian's Terms of Use. If you need to request an image for publication or other use, please visit Rights and Reproductions.