Eyeglasses

Object number
63.2.2 AB
Creator
Borhek, E.
Date
1840s
Description
Coin silver wire eyeglasses w/ reddish/brown cardboard, leather torpedo shaped case.eyeglasses have quadrangular lenses w/ crank bridge and non-adjustable temple bars. A is marked with "Borhek" and "Philad" on temple bars. B is marked, "E. Borhek/No. 52 Chestnut St." stamped in gold on the center of the case.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Stanley D. Hart
Related People & Organizations
Hart, Stanley D., Dr. (associated)