Opera Glasses; Case

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Opera Glasses; Case

Entry/Object ID

1971.J.062 a-b

Description

Pair of opera glasses, of unknown, silver coloured metal covered with black leather on the lower area. A ridged circular attachment in the center of the glasses adjusts the focus of the glasses. Inscriptions: around lens rim. "Chevalier Opticien. Paris." The case is constructed of black leather and blue satin - type lining. a-glasses, b-case which is missing - 10/87. Dimensions: Top of case approx. 12cm by 5cm.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

John Collection

Notes

Accession Date: 01-Jan-71 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

glasses; case, opera glasses; case

Class

Personal Objects - Personal Gear - Personal Assistive Objects

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

November 16, 2022

Updated By

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Update Date

September 25, 2026