Spectacles and case
1880-1900
Place madeUnited States, North America
Gold, glass; metal, leather
Case: 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 2 1/4 in. ( 1.3 x 13.2 x 5.7 cm )
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. (3.2 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm)
Overall (spectacles closed): 1 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 in. (3.2 x 10.8 x 5.1 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Gerard Post Herrick, 1957
Z.1740ab
DescriptionGold wire frame spectacles with oval lenses connected by "C" bridge; wire temples that loop over ears; small knobs on ends of temples. Rectangular metal case with rounded edges; hinged snap top; case covered with embossed paper.Markingsstamped: on nosepiece: "E.B.M." and symbol
stamped: on outside of right temple: "E.B.M."
stamped: on inside of both temples: "14K"
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES
