Gold rim eyeglasses with oval lenses, c. 1920s

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Gold rim eyeglasses with oval lenses, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

1987.1.20

Description

Acc. No. 87.1.20 Subject Category: Miscellaneous (personal) Date or Period: C. 1920's Object: Eyeglasses Description: Gold rim eyeglasses with oval shaped lenses. Black colored imitation leather covered case with incised gold lettering stating "California Optical Company 1205 Kearny St., S.F.," & lined with purple colored velvet. Size: glasses L-4 1/2 inches, case L-5 inches. History of Object: Eyeglasses belonging to an unidentified member of the H. H. Meyers family, old-time residents of Alameda. Acquired from: Jeanette Meyers Date: 1-2-87