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Lorgnette (USA)
This is a Lorgnette. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1983. Its medium is formed tortoiseshell, applied gold, glass, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
John Torson.
It is credited Gift of John Torson.
Its dimensions are
Overall: 24.2 x 3.2 x 0.9 cm (9 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.)
Cite this object as
Lorgnette (USA); formed tortoiseshell, applied gold, glass, metal; Overall: 24.2 x 3.2 x 0.9 cm (9 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 3/8 in.); Gift of John Torson; 1983-41-1
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Plastics.
