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Woman's spectacles and case
American
1800–50
Object Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Medium/Technique
Leather, metal, and glass
Dimensions
11.2 x 2 x 2 cm (4 7/16 x 13/16 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Grosvenor Calkins
Accession Number52.1797
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionGold-colored wash on white metal base. Very slender frame with octagonal lenses. Extendable bow. Metal tarnished. One bow broken off. Leather covered cardboard case, aubergine colored, stamped in gold "McALLISTER/ PHILADELPHIA".
ProvenanceMrs. Grosvenor Calkins; Gift to the MFA December 11, 1952