Object Details
- Description
- The objective lenses are 36 mm diameter. The frame is gilt metal. The barrels and eyecups are covered with mother of pearl, as is the center wheel that adjusts the focus. The carrying case is black leather.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
- Credit Line
- Jane and Mary Henle
- Measurements
- overall: 2 1/2 in; 6.35 cm
- overall: 2 3/4 in x 4 1/2 in x 2 1/4 in; 6.985 cm x 11.43 cm x 5.715 cm
- Object Name
- opera glasses
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