Opera Glasses and Case

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Collection Type

Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-308693

Description

Ivory and brass opera glasses [.1]. Glass lenses. Ivory pivot handle. Leather case with latch locks and blue fabric interior [.2].

Details

Descriptive Terms

opera glasses
cases (containers)
ivory (tooth component)
brass (alloy)
Device, Vision
Glass, Opera
Glass, Opera

Additional Identification Number

1920.624ab

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

4 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Jane N. Graw

Accession Number

1920.624.1-.2

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