Lorgnette Manufacturer: Carter, Howe & Co. (American, 1902–1915)
Manufacturer: (China) A. C. Company (American, active ca. 1902–1915)

ca. 1908

American Decorative Arts

On view, 3rd floor, Modern and Contemporary Art and Design
Medium

14-karat gold

Dimensions

1 1/4 × 5/16 × 5 in. (3.175 × 0.794 × 12.7 cm)

Credit Line

Anonymous gift

Accession Number

2009.150.1

Geography

Manufactured in Newark, New Jersey

Culture

American

Period

20th century

Classification

Jewelry

Disclaimer

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Provenance
Furman Hebb, New York, New York; given by him to his daughter Kathryn Hebb, Guilford, Connecticut, 2009; given by her to Yale University Art Gallery, 2009
Bibliography
  • "Acquisitions," Yale University Art Gallery Bulletin: Online Supplement (accessed 2012), 14, ill
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Marks

"14 K [C within a stylized arrowhead]" stamped on inside of lorgnette; "A.C.CO" stamped on terminal link of chain

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