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Pair of spectacles and box

Pair of spectacles and box
 1857-1865

Medium
silver
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
silver
Measurements
11.0 cm (glass circumference) 12.0 cm (frames across) 17.0 cm (over ears)
Accession Number
D429-1974
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
The Schofield Collection. Purchased with the assistance of a special grant from the Government of Victoria, 1974
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

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