Eyeglasses
Object number2008.133.1 a,b
Manufacturer
C.M. Davidson and Company
OriginPittsburg, PA
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumglass; metal; leather; ink
Credit LineIn memory of May Carrick Delbridge
DescriptionPair of eyeglasses. Oval lenses. Attached together at bridge by bent rod and nose rests. Gold metal chain attached to right lens; gold metal hair pin attached to end of chain. Black leather hard case. Front of case flips open and can remain open. Dimensions(a) Length of glasses: 4Width of Lens: 1.25
L of chain w/ pin: 12
L of pin: 2.75
(b) Height opened: 2; L: 4.25 ; W: 1.625
Inscriptions(b)
Yellow paper sticker inside with text "[printed] NO. [handwritten] 2048 / [printed] Return to / C.M. Davidson & Co / Receive Reward".
Marks(a)
Maker's(?) engraving on bridge--too small to read (possibly Greek?).
(b)
Printed in gold metallic on back: "C.M. Davidson & Co. / 5078 JENKINS ARCADE / PITTSBURG."
Printed on inside body in gold metallic: "GLASSES ADJUSTED WITHOUT CHARGE / LENSES DUPLICATED BY MAIL."
Historical NotesPart of a collection of items related to the Carrick/Delbridge family.
Previous owner
Fannie Mae Carrick
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