Haslett family eyeglasses in case with with engraved H, late 1890s, early 1900s

Name/Title

Haslett family eyeglasses in case with with engraved H, late 1890s, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

1985.35.13

Description

Acc. No. 85.35.13 a. & b. Subject Category: Personal Date or Period: Circa late 1890's, early 1900's Object: Glasses, eye & case Description: a. eye glasses with oval shaped lenses in nickel plated frames. Size: L-1 1/2 x W-6 1/2 inches. b. case, imitation black leather with sterling silver emblem engraved with the initial "H", and bordered in ornate designs in relief. Size: L-1 1/2 x W-6 1/2 inches History of Object: Eye glasses and original case belonging to a member (specific person unknown) of the Samuel M. Haslett family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Doris Goodman Date: 9-18-85