GLASSES, Opera
CH1984.176
Set of early opera glasses in dark green leather case. Glasses 'pop up' from case when wanted for use and can be folded away and placed in a hand bag like a small purse.
Label 'LA MICNONNE PATENT B TE S.C. (?) D.C. (?)'.
Also known as 'small folding binoculars'. Designed with an integral brown leather case. Date: (on label) c 1890s.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1984.176 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Oct 1984 |
| Credit: | C.J. & E.E.S. Elgee Bequest |
Material
| Leather |
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| Glass |
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| Metal |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Plastic/Synthetic/Polymer |
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Measurement
| length | 120mm |
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| width | 85mm |
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