Artist/Maker
Tiffany & Co.
(founded 1837)
Spectacles in case and bag
1850-1870
Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Brass, glass; leather; felt, satin
Part (bag): 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 4 in. (0.3 x 16.5 x 10.2 cm)
Part (spectacles (folded)): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 in. (3.8 x 14 x 2.5 cm)
Container (Case): 1/2 × 6 × 1 1/2 in. (1.3 × 15.2 × 3.8 cm)
Part (spectacles (folded)): 1 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 1 in. (3.8 x 14 x 2.5 cm)
Container (Case): 1/2 × 6 × 1 1/2 in. (1.3 × 15.2 × 3.8 cm)
Gift of Thomas C. Nottle, 1982
INV.1297a-c
The Tiffany bag probably dates later than the spectacles.
DescriptionBrass spectacles with quadrangular lenses, crank bridge, and temples with small loops at ends; oblong leather case with open end, which fits into felt bag with satin drawstrings and Tiffany & Co. label.Markingshandwritten: on accompanying note: "Donated by Thomas C. Nottle/201 Noble St./Souderton, PA/18964/on 11/6/82"
machine sewn: on label sewn to bag (c): "TIFFANY & CO./PARIS NEW YORK LONDON"
ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES
