Red Celluloid Spectacles with Embroidery Case

Name/Title

Red Celluloid Spectacles with Embroidery Case

Entry/Object ID

2025.4.44

Description

Red celluloid frame spectacles with golden metal legs and embroidered case with floral and patterned geometric silk with a linen layer inside. Attached with a red Chinese knot made by cotton, flat lens on the left side and the magnifying lens on the right side. Made in Hong Kong circa 1930s.

Acquisition

Accession

2025.4

Source or Donor

Lava Gee

Acquisition Method

Donation

Dimensions

Height

46 cm

Width

7.3 cm