Hand spectacles

Made:
1780-1800
Hand spectacles, medium single fold, fold away, silver frame

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Hand spectacles, medium single fold, fold away, silver frame
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Hand spectacles, medium single fold, fold away, silver frame, tortoiseshell handle, English c. 1790

Details

Category:
Ophthalmology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A190467
Materials:
frames, silver, handle, tortoiseshell and handle mounts, silver
type:
hand spectacles - lorgnette
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)