Collection

Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for spectacles

Made:
1740-1759
Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles
Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles

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Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles
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Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Unlined, unpatterned pull-off paper case for brass spectacles, 1740-1759

Details

Category:
Optics
Object Number:
1921-323/136
Materials:
complete and paper
Measurements:
overall: 130 x 38 x 15 mm
type:
spectacles component - case
credit:
Dunscombe collection of spectacles

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