Spectacles

Spectacles

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Object Name
Spectacles
spectacles
Other Terms
Spectacles; Vision Aids; Chinese
place made
China
Physical Description
glass, quartz (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
extended: 4.2 cm x 14.5 cm x 14.2 cm; 1 5/8 in x 5 11/16 in x 5 9/16 in
overall: 1/2 in x 4 5/8 in x 1 7/8 in; 1.27 cm x 11.7475 cm x 4.7625 cm
ID Number
MG.317912.048
accession number
317912
catalog number
317912.048
Credit Line
R. S. Moody
subject
Ophthalmology
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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