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Women's folding lorgnette

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Type	Physical Object
Basic ID	Lorgnette, folding lorgnette, circa 1900-1930. Platinum and diamonds. Gift of Mrs. William C. Engel, 1988.274
Title	Women's folding lorgnette
Date	1900 - 1930
Physical Description	Lorgnette; of platinum filigree with diamonds and folding glasses: pendant style lorgnette, front side covered with platinum filigree and set with small diamonds; clasp near top releases spring loaded folding glasses.
Materials/Techniques	diamond (mineral) platinum (metal) glass (material)
Dimensions	Length closed 2.25 in; Length open 5 in; Width 3/4 in
Classification	costume (mode of fashion)
Categories	costume accessories jewelry
Object Types	lorgnettes
Credit Line	Gift of Mrs. William C. Engel, in memory of Mr. Engel
Owner	Chicago Historical Society
Copyright Notice	© 2015 Chicago Historical Society, all rights reserved.
Object Number	1988.274
Image File Name	ICHi-74458; ICHi-74459; ICHi-74460
Language	English
Repository	Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038
Collection Name	Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum)
Research Inquiry	http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research
Licensing Inquiry	Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org

Title	i74458
Language	English
Repository	Chicago History Museum. 1601 North Clark Street Chicago, Illinois 60614-6038
Collection Name	Museum Collection (Chicago History Museum)
Research Inquiry	http://libguides.chicagohistory.org/research
Licensing Inquiry	Go to https://images.chicagohistory.org for purchase or email rightsrepro@chicagohistory.org

Women's folding lorgnette

i74458

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