Pince-nez spectacles and case

Titles: Pince-nez spectacles and case (Supplied title)

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.

Dates

• Not earlier than 07/21/1896 (Patent date) (Creation)
• Not earlier than 1896 - Not later than 1909 (Use)

Creation

• owned/used by: Johnson, John Albert

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 7245.1,2

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 2 items

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 3.2 centimeters length (7245.1, spectacles, each lens)
• 10 centimeters width (7245.1, spectacles)
• 4.8 centimeters length (7245.2, case)
• 10.7 centimeters width (7245.2, case)

Subjects

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