Unknown
Spectacles

CultureEnglish or American
Titles
  • Spectacles
Datec. 1900–1920
Possible placeUnited States
Possible placeEngland
MediumGold and glass
DimensionsClosed: 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (11.4 x 5.7cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.72.133
Not on view

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
ProvenanceMiss Ima Hogg; given to MFAH, 1972.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
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