Case and eyeglasses

1820–1850

Oblong green stained case (a) with glasses (b) with silver plated oval rims and straight temple pieces hinged near mid-pint to fold.

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Title: Case and eyeglasses
Date Created: 1820–1850
Location Created: possibly USA
Original Source: See this work of art on the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum website
Medium: Sheet silver, silver-plated metal, optical glass (glasses); stained shagreen on wood core (case)
Credit line: Bequest of Sarah Cooper Hewitt

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