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Spectacles and Case

Manufacturer R. Best & Co. (American, 1815–1817)

Date1815-1817

Place createdCincinnati, Ohio, United States, North America

Place discoveredOxford, Ohio, United States, North America

Place discoveredTerrace Park, Ohio, United States, North America

Mediumsilver, glass, leather

DimensionsPart (spectacles): 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Part (spectacles): 1 3/8 × 1 15/16 in. (3.5 × 4.9 cm)

ClassificationsMetal

DepartmentFashion Arts and Textiles

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Accession Number2002.8a-b

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