Lorgnette and case

1880-1920

Place madeUnited States, North America

Plastic, glass; leather, felt

Overall (lorgnette - open): 6 3/4 x 4 5/8 x 1/2 in. (17.1 x 11.7 x 1.3 cm)
Container: 3/4 × 1 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (1.9 × 4.1 × 16.5 cm)

INV.1280ab

DescriptionFolding lorgnette with black plastic handle and frames; oval lenses joined by "C" bridge; glasses fold into tapering handle with loop at end; lorgnette fits into leather case with open end and purple felt lining; optician's mark on top of case.

Markingsembossed: on top of case: "F.F. HEYSE/JEWELER & OPTICIAN/JAMAICA, L.I."

ClassificationsPERSONAL ACCESSORIES