Hand reading glass

Made:
1701-1750
Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note). Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note). Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).
Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note). Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note). Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).

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Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).
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Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Hand reading glass, in horn mount, 1701-1750 (see note).

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-961
Materials:
box (wood), horn and glass
Measurements:
overall: 35 mm x x , 45 mm, .02kg
type:
reading glass
credit:
Court, Thomas Henry

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