Folding spectacles in portable case, China, 1801-1900

Made:: 1801-1900 in China

Folding spectacles with cords, lacquered wood and brass

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Folding spectacles with cords, lacquered wood and brass, in chatelaine case, lacquered papier mache, Chinese, 1801-1900

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Category:: Ophthalmology

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A682396

Materials:: wood, brass, cord, papier mache, metal, silk and glass

Measurements:: overall: 31 mm x 127 mm x 87 mm,
glasses unfolded: 90 mm x 157 mm 72 mm,
glasses folded: 107 mm 72 mm,

type:: spectacles

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Folding spectacles in portable case, China, 1801-1900

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