Name/Title
Eyeglasses and case of Mrs. Sophia May, early 1900sEntry/Object ID
1986.47.40Description
Acc. No. 86.47.40 a & b
Subject Category: Personal
Date or Period: C. early 1900's
Object: Glasses, eye & case
Description:
A. Eye glasses (oval lenses) with nickel plated wire frames (unmarked).
B. Leather covered cardboard eyeglass case with flap opener, signed in gold incised lettering "Manasse Oculist Optician, 211 Kearney St., S.F., Cal."
Size: glasses W-4 1/2 inches, case L-5 inches.
History of Object: Eyeglasses & case that belonged to Mrs. Sophia May, mother of Mrs. Henry H. Meyers (Bertha). Mrs. May lived with her daughter’s family at 2021 Alameda Avenue.
Acquired from:
Jeanette Meyers
Date: 8-15-86
