Lorgnette; silver case, engraved and enamelled (niello) Chinoiserie figure and building on front, flowers on reverse; rectangular frames and lenses; frames fold.
Collection
Van Cortlandt Manor Object Collection
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1868 - 1899
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Case closed
Width
3/4 in
Depth
1/4 in
Length
4-1/2 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3/4 x 1/4 x 4 1/2 in. (1.9 x 0.6 x 11.4 cm)
Material
Glass (optical), silver
Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Stem on one lens is broken (05/77).
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Van Cortlandt Family
Notes
Former owner
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
File folder missing 9/26/00 EHG
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 13B
