Eyeglasses

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Eyeglasses

Entry/Object ID

2002.029.1

Description

One pair of 19th century eyeglasses with ovoid lenses. Silver frames with clear glass lenses. Temples are of slide extension type with loops on ends for fastening laces or ribbons.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

O. OWEN

Date made

1800 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Right temple

Transcription

O. Owen

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

4-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Depth represents length of temples, but this is adjustable out to 6.25 inches.

Material

Silver, Glass