Spectacles
Object number2012.79.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Bausch and Lomb Optical Company
Date1938
OriginEast Pittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal, wire, glass, shell, velvet
Credit LineGift of Clara Harmening
DescriptionPair of round glasses in silver wire frame. Diamond and 'X' pattern around the edges. Curved earpieces on each side. Shell nose pad on each side under the bridge. Maroon metal eyeglass case with hinged lid and maroon velvet interior.Dimensionsa) 4.187" L, 1.375" W, 0.50" Hb) 4.25" L, 2.125" W, 0.687" H
Marks(a)
Back of bridge is stamped: "B&L 1/10-12K".
(b)
Inside lid has tag with text "WALTER J. YENNY / JEWELER-OPTICIAN / EAST PITTSBURGH, PA."
Inside lid has tag with text "BAUSCH & LOMB / OPTHOGON / WIDE VISION LENSES".
Historical NotesSpectacles and case that belonged to Clara Buckingham.
Previous owner
Clara Buckingham
Related person
Walter J. Yenny
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Randolph Engineering, Inc.
Randolph Engineering, Inc.
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