Spectacles and Case
Subject
Accessories
Title
Spectacles and Case
Date
ca. 1840 - 1860
Description
Within the Victorian Era spectacles became popular due to the development of opthalmology, changing environments, and fascination with the eye in general. An increase in the social practices of reading for leisure, and compulsory education also caused an increase in demand for ultimate optical ability.
The spectacles are handmade of silver, an extremely common material used in this era. Corrective spectacles were always seen to have circular lenses, which this particular pair has. The case is of a hard leather.
The spectacles are handmade of silver, an extremely common material used in this era. Corrective spectacles were always seen to have circular lenses, which this particular pair has. The case is of a hard leather.
Source
Donor: Estate of Mrs. John T. Gardner
Identifier
URI 1955.36.59a, b
Contributor
Jacob St. Hilaire
Collection
Citation
“Spectacles and Case,” Historic Textile and Costume Collection, accessed May 2, 2024, https://uritextilecollection.omeka.net/items/show/286.