Spectacles
Object number2012.84.1 a,b
Manufacturer
Dr. A. L. Tucker
OriginPittsburgh, PA
Mediumgold; glass; leather; plastic(?)
Credit LineGift of Deena Nacion
DescriptionPair of spectacles and storage case.Dimensions(a) Width of frame: 4.75 ; Height of frame: 1.75 ; Length of temple arm: 4.5(b) Height: 2.25 ; Length: 5.375 ; Depth, closed: .625; Depth, opened: 4
Marks(a)
Engraved maker's mark on back of bridge "1/10 [symbol resembling an upside down goblet with a line through middle of stem] 12 K"..
(b)
Gold print on top "DR. A.L. TUCKER / OPTOMETRIST / 1552 CENTER AVE. / PITTSBURGH, PA."
Historical NotesThese spectacles belonged to Harry Schreiber. In 1934, brothers Harry Schreiber and Samuel Schreiber, sons of Russian Jewish immigrants, opened Schreiber Trucking Company Inc. The company thrived under the leadership of Samuel and Marian Syna Schreiber, Harry Schreiber’s widow. In the early 1950s, Marian married William Rosenberg and opened Wilton Storage Company which was later run by Sidney Allen Schreiber, Harry and Marian’s son.
Previous owner
Harry Schreiber
(1904 - 1937)
Related institution
Schreiber Trucking Company Inc.
Related person
Samuel Schreiber
Related person
Marian Syna Schreiber
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