Glass, Magnifying

2006.016.002A,B - Magnifying Glass: Negno: Digital
2006.016.002A,B - Magnifying Glass

Negno: Digital

Name/Title

Glass, Magnifying

Entry/Object ID

2006.016.002A,B

Description

Single eye magnifier is black in color. The bottom curves out, the top outer surface has two ridges with the surface being very smooth. Engraving on the side reads: "B.&L.O. Co." and "3 1/2In. x 3X". A black cotton case with a snap clasp.

Use

Booth and Cox family

Collection

Eyeglasses

Made/Created

Date made

1875 - 1910

Notes

Date: 1875 Made: Bausch & Lomb Optical Company

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Glass, Magnifying

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Lens

Nomenclature Class

Optical T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Height: 1 3/16 in. Width: 1 1/8 in. Diam: 3 1/8"

Material

Gutta-Percha

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair