Eyeglasses

Object/Artifact

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East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Eyeglasses

Entry/Object ID

2014.2.1.1-2

Description

.1) Eyeglasses case, black imitation leather, hinged, front marked "H. E. CHRISTENBERY, M.D. / EYE, EAR, NOSE & THROAT / 501 W. CHURCH AVE. / KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE" in gold lettering, blue-velvet interior with paper label on inner lid marked "THESE ARE GENUINE / Soft-Lite Lenses / CONSERVE VISION VITALITY," 2 1/4"h x 5 1/4"w, date unknown. .2 ) Eyeglasses, gold-tone wire round frames with plastic nose pads, side pieces in same design with rounded ends covered in flexible tubing, slight rose tint to round lenses, manufacturer unknown, 1 1/2"h x 10"w, date unknown.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Unknown (for Christenberry Infirmary, Knoxville)

Dimensions

Height

10-5/8 in

Width

9-1/16 in

Length

9-1/16 in