Object Record
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Description |
This is eyewear dated 1815-1840. They are silver rimmed eyeglasses with nearly round clear glass lenses that are clouded with age. The tarnished metal is possibly silver. The ear stems are expandable. The stationary ear stem piece is hinged to the lens frame and extends 3.25 inches. The ear stem is open in its center, allowing for the ear stem extension to slide via a ball and stem inserted into the track. Fully extended the ear stem measures a little over 6 inches and ends in a small decorative open tear drop. Outside the right ear stem: upside down "24" Inside the right ear stem: imprint "McAllister" and under that "Phila" Inside the left ear stem: imprint of a seven point star that looks like an asterisk Outside the left ear stem: "HD" |
Dimensions |
H-1 W-4.5 L-6 inches |
Height (in) |
1.000 |
Length (ft) |
0.500 |
Length (in) |
6.000 |
Material |
Metal, Glass |
Catalog Number |
2013.14.21 |
Object Name |
EYEGLASSES |
Place of Origin |
Philadelphia, PA |
Width (ft) |
0.375 |
Width (in) |
4.500 |