Spectacles

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Spectacles

Entry/Object ID

SS.63.89 a-b

Description

Spectacles: elongated octagonal gold frames, with hinged gold temples terminating in loops; clear glass, apparently ground for reading. Case: Open sheath-like cardboard case, covered on exterior with black leather; interior lined with red leather. Spectacles: Marked "8" and "Fortsyth" Case: Stamped in gilt lettering, "VanKeuren Bro's,/367 Main St./Poughkeepsie, N. Y."

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Fortsyth

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1840 - 1860

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

See description

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

SS.63.89 A-B
SS.63.89a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Case

Width

1-3/8 in

Depth

3/4 in

Length

6-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/8 x 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (3.5 x 1.9 x 15.9 cm)

Dimension Description

Spectacles

Width

7/8 in

Depth

1 in

Length

6 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 7/8 x 1 x 6 in. (2.2 x 2.5 x 15.2 cm)

Material

Cardboard, Gold, Leather, Glass (optical)

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Leather treated 1/63, P. Smith.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Basement