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Culture:American
Title:spectacles with case
Date Made:ca. 1850
Type:Personal Equipment
Materials:nickel silver; silver; glass; textile: felt
Place Made:United States
Measurements:overall: 5 in.; 12.7 cm
Accession Number:  HD 2795
Credit Line:Gift of the Healys
Museum Collection:  Historic Deerfield
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Description:
Nickel silver cigar-shaped oval case, case lined with red felt, spectacles have elongated oval frames; crank bridge, loop to loop adjustable side arms, "14" is stamped on side of arm. Length of case 5".

Subjects:
Textile fabrics; Glass

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