Magnifying glass

Magnifying glass

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Titles
  • Magnifying glass
Date20th century
MediumMother-of-pearl, gilt metal, glass
Dimensions5/8 × 8 3/4 × 3in. (1.6 × 22.2 × 7.6cm)
Credit LineThe Rienzi Collection, gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III
Object number94.967
Non exposé

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Department
Rienzi
Object Type
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harris Masterson III; given to MFAH, 1994.

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