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Title |
Opera Glasses |
Object Name |
Binoculars, Theater |
Description |
Opera Glasses, n.d. Opera Glasses. Silver and mother of pearl opera glasses. Stamped on circfumerance of both eyecups "LE MAIRE FT PARIS" accompanied by two stamps of the maker's bee-motif logo. Accompanying brown velvet zipperd pouch (original?) |
Date |
c. 19th century |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2023.022.012 |
Dimensions |
H-4 W-3.5 D-1.5 inches |
Dimension Details |
4 x 3.5 x 1.5 |
Collection |
3D - Food Service Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"LE MAIRE FT PARIS" accompanied by two stamps of the maker's bee-motif logo (on each eye cup) |
Provenance |
Donor is descendent of J.H.P. Howard (2nd son of Agnes and George Howard) who was married to his first cousin Marion Poett. This collection was passed from Marion Poett Howard to donor. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Julia Poett Howard Macy |