Clark Kent's Eyeglasses in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
Clark Kent's Eyeglasses in Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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- Description
- Tortoise-shell framed non-prescription eyeglasses worn by Christopher Reeve, as Clark Kent, in the movie Superman IV: The Quest for Peace. They are housed in a navy blue faux suede case. This superhero adventure is about Superman's efforts to eliminate nuclear weapons on Earth. Sidney J. Furie directed this film which also stars Gene Hackman, Margot Kidder, and Jackie Cooper.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- eyeglasses
- Date made
- 1987
- user
- Reeve, Christopher
- maker
- Grant and Glass (Opticians) Ltd.
- Grant and Glass (Opticians) Ltd.
- Physical Description
- plastic (overall material)
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/2 in x 5 1/2 in x 5 3/4 in; 6.35 cm x 13.97 cm x 14.605 cm
- ID Number
- 1987.0213.036
- accession number
- 1987.0213
- catalog number
- 1987.0213.036
- Credit Line
- DC Comics, Incorporated
- subject
- Motion Pictures
- Superman
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- Cultural and Community Life: Entertainment
- Popular Entertainment
- Movies
- Movie Collection
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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