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Pince-nez spectacles and case
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| Description | Pince-nez eyeglasses worn by Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson. Pince-nez are eyeglasses clipped to the bridge of the nose. The lenses of these spectacles are joined at the center by a "C" shaped bridge. The spectacles are accompanied by a hinged sterling silver case lined with purple velvet. The case is engraved with a floral motif and the words "GOVERNOR / JOHN A. JOHNSON" on the front. John A. Johnson was the first Minnesota-born governor of the state and the first to die in office. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 10 centimeters width spectacles 3.2 centimeters length each lens 10.7 centimeters width case 4.8 centimeters length case |
| Nomenclature | Pince-nez Case (container) |
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Owned/used by: Johnson, John Albert Used in Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States Politics and government Medicine. Optical Equipment & Supplies. Eyeglasses |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 07/21/1896 Patent date Use: Not earlier than 1896 - Not later than 1909 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7245.1-2 |