Lorgnette and pouch

1870-1900

Place madeUnited States, North America

Tortoise shell, metal, glass, beads; felt

Closed (without chain): 4 x 1 x 1/2 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 1.3 cm)

Z.2087ab

DescriptionTortoise shell spring lorgnette with beaded chain; folded lorgnette fits into shaped tortoise shell case; when spring is released, lorgnette with hinged nosepiece folds out; lorgnette has two rectangular lenses which collapse on top of one another; long beadwork chain (not original) with silver-colored beads worked in double strand attached to lorgnette with clasp.

Object NameLorgnette and pouch