Binoculars

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Binoculars

Entry/Object ID

SS.62.110

Description

Binoculars with straight (non-prismatic) barrels: adjustment of both by wheel at center, only; not adjustable for individual eye, or for width between eyes; brass, black-painted, with black Morocco leather covering; by modern standards for field glasses of comparable size, poor differentiation; on each eye-piece, about lens, "AMR.F.&O.G.Co., N.Y."; on bridge: "A 587"

Made/Created

Manufacturer

American Flint & Optical Glass Company

Notes

Dates: 1834 - 1899 Date made: r. 1834 - 1899

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Dimensions

Dimension Description

length when open

Width

5 in

Depth

2-7/8 in

Length

8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 5 x 2 7/8 x 8 in. (12.7 x 7.3 x 20.3 cm)

Material

Leather, brass, Glass (optical)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Good; leather on lower barrels peeling; should be glued before lost.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Parlor