Opera Glasses

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description
The eyecups are marked “FRIES TORINO GENOVA MILANO.” The objective lenses are 25 mm diameter. The frame is a brass. The barrels and eyecups are ivory, as is the center wheel which adjusts the focus. The carrying case is black leather with a reddish-brown silk lining.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Jane and Mary Henle
ID Number
PH.336811
catalog number
336811
accession number
1978.2216
Object Name
opera glasses
Measurements
overall in case: 3 in x 4 3/8 in x 2 in; 7.62 cm x 11.1125 cm x 5.08 cm
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Science & Mathematics
Optics
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1456715
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
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