Plano-convex lens in front of an oil lantern with a wick from the Ipswich
Historical Society. Would this be
used to magnify light in a room with workers, perhaps who were sewing?
Does anyone know what this is? |
Possible “trial lens frame”, circa 1830, unique. Does anyone know what
this is? |
Hallmarked silver frame, large occluding tortoiseshell inserts, X bridge,
turn-pin sidearms, French, late 1830’s. Was this for adult strabismus?
Does anyone know how these were used? |
Painting of an old woman with glasses in her hand – This is wonderful but
does anyone recognize it? We want to contact that museum and inquire
regarding it’s a correct title, painter, and proper attribution. |
