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lorgnette

lorgnette

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Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
lorgnette
Other Terms
Eyeglasses
Date made
1950 - 1960
associated dates
1983 06 / 1983 06
maker
unknown
associated place
United States: Connecticut, Milford
Physical Description
plastic (overall material)
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
brown (overall color)
gold (overall color)
cat's eye (overall style)
Measurements
extended: 12.2 cm x.8 cm; 4 13/16 in x 5/16 in
overall, folded: 3/8 in x 4 5/8 in x 1 1/8 in;.9525 cm x 11.7475 cm x 2.8575 cm
ID Number
1984.0140.133
catalog number
1984.0140.133
accession number
1984.0140
Credit Line
Eric P. Muth, Ph.D.
subject
Ophthalmology
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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